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Our Community: Honour Terry Fox at annual run

Our Community: Honour Terry Fox at annual run

Put on your best red-and-white Canadian outfit and join hundreds of thousands of Canadians at a Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 18, with the local event starting at Mile 0.
Postcards from the past

Postcards from the past

Lighthouse survived war and disasters

Lighthouse survived war and disasters

Sheringham Point beacon built after 126 people died in 1906 ship sinking
B.C. ending relocation of troublesome carnivores

B.C. ending relocation of troublesome carnivores

After coming into contact with people, it will be aversion measures — or death
Around Town: A Bonnie playground, indeed

Around Town: A Bonnie playground, indeed

Bonnie Clark’s spirit was so deeply felt at Rudd Park on Thursday afternoon you could almost hear the sound of children’s laughter during an event honouring her life and legacy.
Our Community: Party on the Plaza for the whole family

Our Community: Party on the Plaza for the whole family

Celebrate cultural diversity and have fun at the Vining Street Party on the Plaza, today on the grounds of Victoria High School. This is the the ninth year of the annual family-friendly event, a fundraiser for the Learning Curve Society.
Malahat road safety an elusive target

Malahat road safety an elusive target

Police fighting uphill battle against speeders, funding restrictions on congested north-south connector
Vital People: Soil tests promote healthy food

Vital People: Soil tests promote healthy food

The discovery of high levels of lead and zinc in an urban community garden in Vancouver and a desire by the City of Victoria to create community plans that include growing food on city boulevards has led to the establishment of the Healing City Soils
Vital People: HeroWork a charity helping other charities

Vital People: HeroWork a charity helping other charities

When complete, the HeroWork Program Society’s program-development handbook will set out what a local organizing committee needs to do to raise funds, organize and implement a major renovation for a non-profit or charity.

Vital People: Creating a gift to the city

Two weeks ago, hundreds of people converged in the courtyard of the Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library over the course of two days.