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Forum sees Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates respond to the issues

Forum sees Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates respond to the issues

4 of the 7 candidates present at the event discussed the economy, health care, climate change and more
Sea-level rise threatens Vancouver Island communities

Sea-level rise threatens Vancouver Island communities

Coastal homes, infrastructure, and ecosystems face rising tides and intensifying storms as climate change accelerates
‘These save lives’: Pop-up overdose prevention returns to Victoria hospital

‘These save lives’: Pop-up overdose prevention returns to Victoria hospital

Since 2016, more than 14,000 people have died from toxic drugs in B.C.
Doctors plan pop-up overdose prevention site at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee

Doctors plan pop-up overdose prevention site at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee

Since 2016, more than 14,000 people have died from toxic drugs in B.C.
Sidney named one of Canada's 'great places to retire' by Forbes magazine

Sidney named one of Canada's 'great places to retire' by Forbes magazine

The Town is described as 'the most popular retirement destination in all of Canada'
Saanich's Earth Day Festival to celebrate climate action

Saanich's Earth Day Festival to celebrate climate action

Activities, live music and food trucks will fill the district's municipal hall parking lot on April 19
Get ready to vote: Advance polling stations for Saanich-Gulf Islands

Get ready to vote: Advance polling stations for Saanich-Gulf Islands

Advance voting takes place from April 18 to 21, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Sidney runner helps visually impaired American chase Boston Marathon dream

Sidney runner helps visually impaired American chase Boston Marathon dream

They will run tethered together by the wrist in the Boston Marathon on April 21
Loran Scholarship sets Indigenous Saanich student on path to transform education

Loran Scholarship sets Indigenous Saanich student on path to transform education

SMUS student's ultimate goal is to open a cultural boarding school in Kingcome Inlet
Victoria cannabis summit aims to spark Canadian economy

Victoria cannabis summit aims to spark Canadian economy

Cannabis association calls on province to promote B.C.’s world-famous cannabis amid trade war