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New therapy tool hits the ground running: Saanichton's horse-riding simulator

New therapy tool hits the ground running: Saanichton's horse-riding simulator

The simulator will help people with various forms of disabilities experience real horse-riding
Victoria care home hosting annual spring fair and mac and cheese cook-off

Victoria care home hosting annual spring fair and mac and cheese cook-off

Mount St. Mary Hospital's spring fair is back after a five-year hiatus
VIDEO: Sidney Museum launches exhibit on ‘most fascinating frontier’ – space

VIDEO: Sidney Museum launches exhibit on ‘most fascinating frontier’ – space

The exhibit on the challenges and opportunities presented by space travel runs until Nov. 30
'Ryan may not be coming home': Family of missing Sooke man yearn for closure

'Ryan may not be coming home': Family of missing Sooke man yearn for closure

The 43-year-old fell overboard into the waters of Finlayson Arm on April 22
Saanich landfill opens first-of-its-kind renewable natural gas facility

Saanich landfill opens first-of-its-kind renewable natural gas facility

$32-million facility is expected to cut carbon emissions by nearly half a million tonnes over 25 years
2 arrested on Cook Street after BB gun fired at encampment in Victoria

2 arrested on Cook Street after BB gun fired at encampment in Victoria

Police say they responded to a weapons call after reports of a man firing BB gun rounds at people
Housing minister orders Oak Bay to amend bylaws to meet housing targets

Housing minister orders Oak Bay to amend bylaws to meet housing targets

Ravi Kahlon issued two directives; an advisor said Oak Bay is making 'reasonable efforts' to meet its housing targets
VicPD recognizes residents' acts of courage and community service

VicPD recognizes residents' acts of courage and community service

Six community members were acknowledged for their acts of courage and civil service
Sooke mayor opposes Bill 15, argues for expanding community, not authority

Sooke mayor opposes Bill 15, argues for expanding community, not authority

While Tait empathizes with the province's rationale behind Bill 15, she argues it is not the optimal way to move forward
H Mart in Victoria opens doors to an excited crowd

H Mart in Victoria opens doors to an excited crowd

Some first-time shoppers say they were curious about the 'hype' the store generated