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Fire in Sooke hills park likely caused by campfire

Fire in Sooke hills park likely caused by campfire

Crews currently focus on hot spots
CRD tightens leash on dog walkers

CRD tightens leash on dog walkers

Five regional parks in Sooke now have new restrictions on dogs
Third elephant seal moults on Gonzales Beach

Third elephant seal moults on Gonzales Beach

Victoria City staff were out Monday morning shifting pylons to protect an elephant seal moulting on Gonzales Beach.
B.C. on right track with fishery council, says CRD director

B.C. on right track with fishery council, says CRD director

Mike Hicks named to advisory group
Feasting geese concern farmers

Feasting geese concern farmers

For farmers on the Saanich Peninsula, cereal crops like corn are starting to grow. It is a feast for non-migratory Canada geese, but for farmers, it is a headache.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria expansion gets $6M boost from province

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria expansion gets $6M boost from province

Project many years in the making, but planned for current Rockland site
Youth sailing program seeks docking facility in Sooke

Youth sailing program seeks docking facility in Sooke

Council to write letter of support to Sooke Harbour Authority
Celebrating the 120th Philippine Independence day

Celebrating the 120th Philippine Independence day

Local Filipino communities host first public celebration in Victoria
Making magic: school for witches and wizards opens this summer

Making magic: school for witches and wizards opens this summer

Alectoria School of Magic comes to Shawnigan Lake
Labour pains: cheap help is hard to find on Vancouver Island

Labour pains: cheap help is hard to find on Vancouver Island

Big Read: high demand for workers, lack of affordable living mean imperfect storm for businesses