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Iconic Garry Oak tree felled by windstorm in Saanichton

Iconic Garry Oak tree felled by windstorm in Saanichton

Community members share their memories of the tree
Two-sailing wait after windstorm cancels 130 BC Ferries sailings

Two-sailing wait after windstorm cancels 130 BC Ferries sailings

More than a dozen routes had cancellations on Dec. 20
Most Greater Victoria schools still open after Thursday’s windstorm

Most Greater Victoria schools still open after Thursday’s windstorm

Dec. 21 is last day of class for many, despite power outages
Victoria business responds to downtown attack with mental health initiative

Victoria business responds to downtown attack with mental health initiative

Bespoke Blossoms created a charity calendar following an attack with a field hockey stick
Cowichan Grinch steals girls’ dog-biscuit cart

Cowichan Grinch steals girls’ dog-biscuit cart

Kids devastated by theft
Plans for bus queue-jump lanes in Colwood underway

Plans for bus queue-jump lanes in Colwood underway

The transit commission approved $250,000 in planning funds this week
More daylight coming to Greater Victoria

More daylight coming to Greater Victoria

Winter solstice on Dec. 21 marks transition to more sunlight
More than 90,000 remain without power on Vancouver Island

More than 90,000 remain without power on Vancouver Island

BC Hydro working around the clock in the wake of most severe windstorm in years
Meteorologist weighs in on chances of a tornado hitting Vancouver Island

Meteorologist weighs in on chances of a tornado hitting Vancouver Island

Environment Canada logs all tornadoes confirmed in Canada
Mature tree falls on Saanich home

Mature tree falls on Saanich home

Strong winds uproot large tree on residential lot