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Three Victoria shelters offer homeless refuge into New Year amid snowfall

Three Victoria shelters offer homeless refuge into New Year amid snowfall

Following an Extreme Weather Alert issued by the Government of Canada on Dec. 24.
It’s a white Christmas in Greater Victoria

It’s a white Christmas in Greater Victoria

Snowfall warning issued as 10 cm expected by Sunday morning
Christmas can still deliver tragedy, so Greater Victoria first responders remain on alert

Christmas can still deliver tragedy, so Greater Victoria first responders remain on alert

As many are off and celebrating, first responders still face difficult calls during the holidays
Canadians gobbling up turkey

Canadians gobbling up turkey

Cranberries and Christmas trees also rank among top seasonal Canadian exports
Gratitude rocks painted by Victoria family raises money for Thrifty’s holiday food bank

Gratitude rocks painted by Victoria family raises money for Thrifty’s holiday food bank

Inspirational quotes encourage a message of love and gratitude in times of adversity
Good Samaritan reunites Victoria staff with lost bonuses just in time for Christmas

Good Samaritan reunites Victoria staff with lost bonuses just in time for Christmas

Police thank anonymous resident for turning in $9,000, money returned to business owner
Camosun instructor speaks on mushrooms and their link to several holiday traditions

Camosun instructor speaks on mushrooms and their link to several holiday traditions

Anthropology instructor says ancient cultural traditions can be found in unexpected places
RCMP arrest woman after package stolen from View Royal porch

RCMP arrest woman after package stolen from View Royal porch

Police said surveilance footage from the homeowner aided in the arrest
Thousands raised for Goldstream Food Bank thanks to Santa and West Shore fire departments

Thousands raised for Goldstream Food Bank thanks to Santa and West Shore fire departments

The annual Santa runs were a success once again this year despite the pandemic and some poor weather
Grassroots collective starts with $4,000 goal for 1 hut for 1 unhoused Victoria resident

Grassroots collective starts with $4,000 goal for 1 hut for 1 unhoused Victoria resident

Community Alliance for Sheltering Alternatives seeking private land to house future huts