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The motion to provide a $250,000 grant to establish a Johnson Street arts hub was defeated in a 3-3 tie vote
Our Place dishes out turkey and all the helpings to Victoria's most ...
Dec 18, 2024 · As rain battered Victoria’s streets on Tuesday, hundreds gathered on Pandora Avenue to enjoy a hot, hearty holiday meal. Organized by Our Place Society – a non-profit that offers food, counselling, housing and recovery services to people struggling with mental health and substance use issues in Greater Victoria – the free lunch provided folks in need with turkey, stuffing, veggies, hot ...
VIDEO: Fire crews battle massive Saanich blaze amid high winds
Nov 20, 2024 · Quadra Street closure expected to extend into Thursday. 1 / 1 Saanich fire crews survey the damage done by a hot fire buffeted by high winds in the early hours of Nov. 20. Christine van Reeuwyk/Saanich News Advertisement
Sidney shows its heart: Couple sees outpouring of support after …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Town of Sidney Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Amelia Avenue in Sidney on Monday (Dec. 16), at approximately 1:39 p.m.
Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near ...
Dec 16, 2024 · 1 / 1 The Philippine Mars taxis along Sproat Lake on the way to Taylor Arm on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 where it finally took off to head south to its final destination. The waterbomber made it as far as Pat Bay off of Victoria, where it landed with No. 4 engine problems. (SUSIE QUINN/ Alberni Valley News) Advertisement
Ancient craftsmanship comes alive at Victoria Scottish Community …
Dec 13, 2024 · A small piece of Scottish heritage is taking on a prominent role at the entrance to the Victoria Scottish Community Centre. In an effort to promote traditional tradecraft and give back to the community, Esquimalt-based Heritage Masonry is working to create an entrance sign for the centre in View Royal.
Daytime sheltering enforcement in Victoria could cost up to $4.7 ...
Dec 16, 2024 · The City of Victoria could be looking at an expensive price tag after city staff came back to council with a report of what resources and costs would look like to enforce daytime sheltering bans. In July, council directed staff to prepare a report with an …
Five key takeaways from historic 2024 B.C. election
Oct 21, 2024 · The 2024 B.C. provincial election was historic in many ways. The B.C. Conservative party — which won 1.91 per cent and zero seats in 2020 — finds itself within inches of power, leading in 45 ridings in the initial count and capturing 43.57 per cent of the popular vote as the party tapped into a public mood for change.