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3 Sooke charter fishing captains named among the best in the world

3 Sooke charter fishing captains named among the best in the world

Each year, FishingBooker recognizes the best charter captains working around the world on its website
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North Saanich farmers reap benefits from thriving summer market scene

North Saanich farmers reap benefits from thriving summer market scene

Farmers markets will run on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings this summer
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Hydrofoil ferry demo turns heads in Victoria, hints at Royal Bay connection

Hydrofoil ferry demo turns heads in Victoria, hints at Royal Bay connection

'Game changer': All-electric, wave-skimming vessel could launch new route between downtown and Royal Bay
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Bird Friendly City: Great horned owl crowned king in Saanich

Bird Friendly City: Great horned owl crowned king in Saanich

Owl defeats feathered friends, Benwick's wren, Cooper's hawk and northern flicker
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Victoria aims to ease residents' minds with community safety plan

Victoria aims to ease residents' minds with community safety plan

Potential new Community and Safety Wellbeing Plan up for discussion Thursday in Victoria
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Proposed 21-storey building in Esquimalt heads to public hearing

Proposed 21-storey building in Esquimalt heads to public hearing

The building would also boast a 18,500 square-foot public park
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On the fence: Langford locals, city divided over roadside 'safety' barrier

On the fence: Langford locals, city divided over roadside 'safety' barrier

A resident says pedestrians are 'running for their lives' to avoid traffic
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Victoria considers gathering garbage, recycling from public institutions

Victoria considers gathering garbage, recycling from public institutions

Motion will ask staff to explore including schools, libraries, and community centres in an expanded municipal solid waste collection service
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Saanich's Camosun presents former student with Promising Alumni Award

Saanich's Camosun presents former student with Promising Alumni Award

Dr. Alex Mitchell graduated from Camosun College's associate degree program
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Janeites bring wit, wisdom and a costumed promenade to Victoria's breakwater

Janeites bring wit, wisdom and a costumed promenade to Victoria's breakwater

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, fans from across North America gather in Victoria for a weekend of festivities
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