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Vancouver Island homeowners buy more earthquake insurance than the rest of B.C.

Vancouver Island homeowners buy more earthquake insurance than the rest of B.C.

Insurance Bureau of Canada says that’s because the perception of risk is greater on the Island
District of Oak Bay issues notice to cease tent city

District of Oak Bay issues notice to cease tent city

The notice is effective immediately
Victoria youth learn to engage with the food system in upcoming workshop

Victoria youth learn to engage with the food system in upcoming workshop

The Youth Food Gathering is coming to town Oct. 20-21
Lisa Helps campaigners target downtown Victoria bikes for election ads

Lisa Helps campaigners target downtown Victoria bikes for election ads

Flyers were hung off of parked bikes in the downtown area
UPDATED: Missing 72-year-old man found

UPDATED: Missing 72-year-old man found

The 72-year-old was located on Oct. 23
Persons Day celebrates historic achievement of five suffragettes

Persons Day celebrates historic achievement of five suffragettes

Landmark case 89 years ago declared women “persons” making them eligible for the Senate
Victoria elementary students shake it out for earthquake preparedness

Victoria elementary students shake it out for earthquake preparedness

Search and Rescue dogs were also on scene to participate in the earthquake drill
Anxiety amongst voters on amalgamation referendum

Anxiety amongst voters on amalgamation referendum

Non-binding referendum asks Victoria and Saanich residents to endorse citizens’ assembly
Traffic delays minimized on Quadra after large boat blocks lane

Traffic delays minimized on Quadra after large boat blocks lane

Sail boat has shifted from its trailer bed near Quadra and Greenridge
West Shore teens fined for possession of pot on Wednesday

West Shore teens fined for possession of pot on Wednesday

Two teens receive $230 fines for smoking pot in public