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Your 2025 guide to Victoria’s farmers markets

Amelia Acedo
May 14, 2025

Fresh produce, local artisans, and community vibes—here’s where to shop local this season.

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Bubble burst: Victoria man creating ‘bubble safety plan’ to avoid ban from parades

Robyn Bell
April 23, 2025

Dave Wilson, known as That Bubble Guy, needs 15 volunteers and a solid safety plan in order to share his large-scale bubbles with parade attendees

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Oak Bay townhouse proposal perturbs some in the neighbourhood

Mark Brennae
April 3, 2025

A community open house has been scheduled for April 15, from 6pm to 8pm at the Oak Bay United Church.

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Judicial review request rescinded, North Saanich pickleball saga plays on

Mark Brennae
February 7, 2025

“Now it's not before the courts, so the gates are open again. The arguments can be raised to reopen the pickleball courts.” — North Saanich Coun. Jack McClintock

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Victoria council checks balance on Crystal Pool referendum ads

Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads

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Victoria choir pitch hits a chord to help bridge memory gap

Mark Brennae
January 17, 2025

With January being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the Voices in Motion Choir is putting out the call for new members

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Criticism of outreach supportive spaces pivots to city bylaws

Failure to halt SOLID Outreach Society’s Access Hub project has North Park resident filing complaint with city bylaw about structural components

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John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier