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Hypertension study results take doctors by surprise

Buyer's dilemma: Decisions must be made months ahead

Victoria Home Expo 2012,at Pearkes Community Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd., Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday 9: 30 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: $5. Tel. 1-800-471-1112 or homeshowtime.com Fall Fruit Show.

The Cake Boss is coming to town. Celebrity baker Buddy Valastro will share "cakes, stories and fun" Saturday night at the Royal Theatre. Valastro is the star of Cake Boss, an American reality TV series.

Victorian-era costumes and big feathered hats dominate the scene at Ogden Point. But for the official greeters from Victoria AM, the most striking image is the smiles on visitors' faces.

Dear doctors: In the past couple of years, I have developed a dry mouth, which has become severe. My rheumatologist said that it is Sjogren's syndrome.

Police have no suspects so far in largest heist of its kind in more than a decade

Cognac blended with moscato? Pink wine mixed with port? And how about a mashup of sparkling white wine and vodka? Hard liquor is showing a softer side as producers shake things up with new blends that put wine and spirits in the same bottle.

The Greater Victoria Police Chorus: A four-part male voice choir is welcoming new singers. Police and non-police invited to listen, Wednesday, 7: 30 p.m. Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas. 250-383-7408. victoriapolicechorus.

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