A group of Victoria residents has launched a gift-giving campaign to help bring a Syrian refugee family to Victoria and start a new life.
Diane Holder moved from Toronto to Victoria in 2003 to experience warmer winters and connect with nature.
Like many teenagers, Debbie Justice was unsure what she wanted to do once she finished high school.
The call to artists and youth is now closed and the process of organizing a jury is underway.
Victoria police are asking for a 3.57 per cent budget increase next year largely due to a two-year pilot project for a mental health team.
