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First fish found in 70 years at Oak Bay’s Bowker Creek spawns hope

First fish found in 70 years at Oak Bay’s Bowker Creek spawns hope

On Nov. 5, a member of local non-profit the Friends of Bowker Creek Society discovered a salmon carcass near the creek's estuary in Oak Bay
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John Howard Society receives $1.8 million for veterans support in Victoria

John Howard Society receives $1.8 million for veterans support in Victoria

The funding came from the federal Veteran Homelessness Program
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VIDEO: Stubborn sow and her 3 bear cubs 'raise alarm' in Colwood

VIDEO: Stubborn sow and her 3 bear cubs 'raise alarm' in Colwood

An attempt to relocate the bears was made by the Conservation Officer Service in mid-September, but they returned 3 weeks later
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Sidney, North Saanich RCMP looking for man wanted for assault with a weapon

Sidney, North Saanich RCMP looking for man wanted for assault with a weapon

John Charlie, 47, is wanted for assault with a weapon and a breach of release
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Leave the leaves: Even Greater Victoria's Garry oak foliage is useful

Leave the leaves: Even Greater Victoria's Garry oak foliage is useful

To rake or not to rake is often the question – one professional prefers mulching
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B.C. veterans get complimentary travel on Remembrance Day

B.C. veterans get complimentary travel on Remembrance Day

BC Ferries, BC Transit and Translink are offering free transit on all services on Nov. 11
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Destination Greater Victoria maps out 10-year plan to boost visitor traffic

Destination Greater Victoria maps out 10-year plan to boost visitor traffic

The Capital Region welcomed 4.9 million visitors last year
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UPDATE: Roads reopen after Saanich structure fire on McKenzie Avenue

UPDATE: Roads reopen after Saanich structure fire on McKenzie Avenue

The Saanich Police Department is asking people to avoid the area
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Victoria kitchen stall named fifth best new restaurant in Canada

Victoria kitchen stall named fifth best new restaurant in Canada

Cafe Malabar, a casual meal place for authentic Southwestern Indian food has been getting 5-star reviews since it opened in 2023
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Victoria paralegal embezzles over $300,000 to fund cocaine, alcohol habit

Victoria paralegal embezzles over $300,000 to fund cocaine, alcohol habit

Melissa Cielen was sentenced to three years in jail and ordered to make restitution
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