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Where to get lunch in downtown Victoria for under $12

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700 of Peninsula’s most vulnerable patients to lose clinic space in 2026 Island Health contract for outreach clinic serving marginalized patients ends; doctor says program is vital and should continue

Island Health contract for outreach clinic serving marginalized patients ends; doctor says program is vital and should continue
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Greater Victoria reaches economic crossroads, report warns South Island Prosperity Partnership says young workers are leaving, affordability is worsening, and businesses are under strain

Greater Victoria is at a tipping point, and without "urgent and coordinated action," the region's economy risks falling into further stagnation, warns the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP).

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Saanich resident on a mission to map the gaps in ocean floor discovery Tim Kearns said he 'can't help but get excited' about the potential to map a new frontier with help from global leaders

Saanich resident on a mission to map the gaps in ocean floor discovery
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PHOTOS: Vietnamese fashion, food, culture liven up Victoria's Ship Point
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'Forgiveness needs to happen': Kuper Island survivor breaks cycle of hatred seɫɫəmah, also known as Joan Morris, opens up ahead of Orange Shirt Day

'Forgiveness needs to happen': Kuper Island survivor breaks cycle of hatred
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Women's cancer treatment in Victoria could get AI boost The ProMisE test, developed by leading researchers at BC Cancer and UBC, revolutionizes the treatment of endometrial cancer

An AI innovation out of B.C., poised to transform the future of women's cancer care, could be coming to Victoria.

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BCGEU member dies on Douglas Street picket line in Saanich The union member, whose identity has not been shared, suffered a medical emergency

A B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) member has died following a medical emergency while on the picket line on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The incident occurred on the same day as a separate bear spray attack on BCGEU picketers outside the Royal B.C. Museum.

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Petition calls out 'crisis' with student accessibility at UVic Claire Fenton said she is 'incredibly angry' about the university's changed accessibility accommodations, put in place to address growing demand

A petition is calling out a 'crisis' with student accessibility at UVic. Student Claire Fenton said she originally chose UVic because of its accommodations and is now 'incredibly angry' policies have recently changed, due to significant growing demand.
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West Shore war bride rings in 101st with joy, style, and stories to tell Hilda Duddridge is described as a 'huge inspiration' by those around her

I had the pleasure of seeing Hilda again one year after her 100th birthday. She is such a sweetheart and full of zest!

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This will be a topic of hot discussion in the coming months in Victoria.

A first for Greater Victoria: marine-friendly storage opens in Sidney Harbour Haven Self Storage is a first-class facility for boaters, part of a bold new development in Van Isle Marina

"It's such a no-brainer idea."

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Specialized government experts hit the picket lines in Victoria Government licensed professionals lined Douglas and Blanshard streets Tuesday

Specialized government experts hit the picket lines in Victoria
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A unique book club is silently spreading through Greater Victoria Since the first B.C. chapter started in Victoria, Silent Book Club has expanded across B.C. and now into the West Shore

Who else has been in a book club and struggled to finish reading the book on time? 🙋‍♀️ I think I'm going to have to try this.

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'At every point, the system made his condition worse': Victoria father B.C. families demand action on toxic drug crisis as 2,000 more have died since last year's Overdose Prevention Day gathering

'At every point, the system made his condition worse': Victoria father joins others demanding action on B.C.'s toxic drug crisis.

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Over 2,000 more people have died in B.C. due to the toxic drug crisis since last year's Overdose Prevention Day.

Members of the Overdose Prevention Day crowd who have lost a loved one due to the toxic drug supply in B.C. lay on the steps of the legislature on Sept. 1.

New crosswalk in Sidney stirs up pride and emotions for veterans Several veterans applauded Sidney's support and hope the crosswalk will educate the next generations

A new crosswalk in Sidney has stirred up pride and emotions for veterans.
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‘Brutal B.C. Souvenir Shop’ in Victoria takes aim at controversial wolf cull The pop-up will educate tourists and locals on the ongoing wolf cull, now entering it's second decade

A pop-op ‘Brutal B.C. Souvenir Shop’ in Victoria takes aim at the B.C. government's controversial wolf cull, now entering its second decade.

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Victoria doctor leads team towards lifesaving cancer immunotherapy research Dr. Brad Nelson named Lynda and Murray Farmer Immunotherapy Research Chair with BC Cancer

Victoria doctor leads team towards lifesaving cancer immunotherapy research
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Experts discover southern resident orcas use kelp for social grooming Whales' interaction with bull kelp called a 'unique behaviour' by researchers at the Centre for Whale Research

Experts discover southern resident orcas use kelp for social grooming
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Victoria councillors plan to press province on help with downtown housing Request comes one week after council endorsed a community wellness and safety plan, with a heavy focus on downtown

Victoria councillors plan to press province on help with downtown housing
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Work begins on $400M ferry terminal in Victoria's Inner Harbour The Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project will cost $416 million and is expected to be complete in 2028

Work begins on $400M ferry terminal in Victoria's Inner Harbour
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Hydrofoil ferry demo turns heads in Victoria, hints at Royal Bay connection 'Game changer': All-electric, wave-skimming vessel could launch new route between downtown and Royal Bay

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Minnesota Shootings Live Updates: Man Charged With Murdering Lawmaker Vance Boelter was captured late Sunday after a two-day manhunt that put the state on edge. He was charged with second-degree murder in the attacks, which killed a state lawmaker and wounded another.

The largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history came to an end late Sunday when a man accused of assassinating a state lawmaker and shooting another was finally captured, after SWAT teams used drones to track him crawling through a wooded area outside Minneapolis. Follow live updates.

PHOTOS: 40-plus live acts, roaming performers thrill crowds at FernFest The festival's three stages drew in hundreds of spectators

40-plus live acts, roaming performers thrill crowds at FernFest
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Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home Resident says she missed being struck by truck by seconds

Stumbled on this story during my lunch break—one woman I interviewed missed being hit by the truck by just 10 seconds.

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Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour The by-donation festival features live entertainment and activities, plus a ticketed Crab Boil

Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour
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ELECTION 2025: Liberal win projected with Mark Carney as Prime Minister Poilievre places 2nd in his Carleton riding, while Singh announces he will step down as NDP leader

Carney pledges to 'build, baby, build' as Liberals get minority win
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