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Sidney aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

Sidney aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

This year’s contenders include the bald eagle, humpback whale, salmon, and sea star
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Chum salmon make ‘remarkable’ return to Saanich’s Douglas Creek

Chum salmon make ‘remarkable’ return to Saanich’s Douglas Creek

The fragile ecosystem is still threatened by household garbage and creekside campfires: conservancy 
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Victoria airport land use plan meets with turbulence at North Saanich council

Victoria airport land use plan meets with turbulence at North Saanich council

Airport seeks changes that would allow for retail stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, manufacturing, warehousing, and training facilities
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Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Philippine Mars lifts off briefly from Sproat Lake; final departure still a waiting game
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Families welcome Navy ship back to Esquimalt after six-month voyage

Families welcome Navy ship back to Esquimalt after six-month voyage

HMCS Vancouver participated in multiple exercises with allied navies
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$100K boost 'eliminates barriers' for Indigenous students at Royal Roads

$100K boost 'eliminates barriers' for Indigenous students at Royal Roads

Up to 50 Indigenous students studying business and leadership will benefit from the CIBC Entrance Award
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'I'm devastated': Victoria seniors about to lose meal delivery service

'I'm devastated': Victoria seniors about to lose meal delivery service

More Than Meals program to end as funding for service dries up
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'30km/h is slow, there's no doubt about that': Victoria moves to lower speed limit

'30km/h is slow, there's no doubt about that': Victoria moves to lower speed limit

Arterial and collector streets could see reductions down to 50, 40 or 30 km/h
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CRD seeks feedback on proposed Juan de Fuca water supply cost changes

CRD seeks feedback on proposed Juan de Fuca water supply cost changes

CRD survey seeks online input until Jan. 9, 2025
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First Nations call for return of police liaisons in Greater Victoria schools

First Nations call for return of police liaisons in Greater Victoria schools

The chiefs of Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations wrote a joint statement to the province
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