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Victoria housing market slips as inventory outpaces September sales
Greater Victoria's real estate market took a dip in September with inventory levels outpacing sales. A total of 463 properties were sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region in September, down 16.4 per cent from the 554 properties sold during the same
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PHOTOS: B.C. witches take to the waters of Semiahmoo Bay
Around 50 witchy individuals traded their broomsticks for paddleboards Sunday morning (Oct. 4) as they took to the water for White Rock's annual Witch Rock paddle. The group launched from the boat ramp at Bayview Park around 11 a.m., making their way towa
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Greater Victoria candidates confirmed for 2026 provincial snap election
Just two years after voters last cast ballots in the 2022 provincial election, British Columbians will return to the polls Oct. 24. B.C. NDP Leader David Eby called the snap election in September after dissolving the legislature, saying the province faces
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'Excellent year': Victoria visitor economy checks in with strong 2026 numbers
Victoria's appeal to tourists continues to give the local economy a boost. Destination Greater Victoria says the region's visitor economy is having an excellent year so far in 2026 and is on pace to potentially match 2025, one of its best years ever. From
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Rabbit population threatens Vancouver Island alpine garden
A group of volunteers maintaining an alpine and rock garden at Nanoose Place is asking the Regional District of Nanaimo to help fund fencing to protect the garden from rabbits that have been destroying its plants. In a letter to Rick Daykin, interim direc
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Fledgling Colwood voters set to flock to polls for Esquimalt Lagoon decision
It's not just adults who have a big decision to make during Colwood's municipal election. Forget who should be the city's next mayor - Colwood's youngsters will get to weigh in on what exciting new feature should be added to the waterfront at Esquimalt La
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Religiously funny: Scottish deity returns to Victoria roots
Every summer, Mike Delamont delves into a character born in Victoria to prepare for the return of God is a Scottish Drag Queen. "Comedy has a shelf life, so you always have to keep them fresh," he says, noting Trudeau taglines are out. God is a Scottish D
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Spooky fun to fill Victoria streets for 12th annual Halloween celebration
Something wicked lands in the streets of Victoria ahead of Halloween - the 12th annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria, featuring more fun than evil. Now a beloved tradition for many residents, the first party a dozen years ago was created to bring joy, exc
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Third-period explosion lifts Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
The Vancouver Canucks erupted for four third-period goals, erasing a 1-0 deficit and earning a 4-1 win over the visiting Calgary Flames in NHL action Saturday at Rogers Arena. Liam Ohgren, defenceman Elias Pettersson, Drew O'Connor and Aatu Räty scored fo
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'Life behind each name': Victoria monument honours Japanese Canadians interned during WW2
A sprawling new monument just minutes from the B.C. Legislature honours the Japanese Canadians interned during the Second World War. "A monument does not restore homes, businesses, fish boats, property or years that were taken, but it can make a positive
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