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Victoria considers gathering garbage, recycling from public institutions

Victoria considers gathering garbage, recycling from public institutions

Motion will ask staff to explore including schools, libraries, and community centres in an expanded municipal solid waste collection service
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Saanich's Camosun presents former student with Promising Alumni Award

Saanich's Camosun presents former student with Promising Alumni Award

Dr. Alex Mitchell graduated from Camosun College's associate degree program
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Janeites bring wit, wisdom and a costumed promenade to Victoria's breakwater

Janeites bring wit, wisdom and a costumed promenade to Victoria's breakwater

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, fans from across North America gather in Victoria for a weekend of festivities
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An old way to ride, made new for Sooke - Victoria Taxi plans expansion

An old way to ride, made new for Sooke - Victoria Taxi plans expansion

Victoria Taxi hopes to bring four cabs and one wheelchair accessible vehicle to Sooke
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All hands on deck for HMCS Calgary 30th anniversary in Victoria

All hands on deck for HMCS Calgary 30th anniversary in Victoria

Despite being the guest of honour, HMCS Calgary was absent from the event, with HMCS Vancouver filling in for tours and display
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Sooke museum opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look and salmon feast

Sooke museum opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look and salmon feast

The Sooke Region Museum gives a behind-the-scenes look at their collection on Sunday, June 22
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VIDEO: Sidney's Pride Festival: A kaleidoscope of colour and community

VIDEO: Sidney's Pride Festival: A kaleidoscope of colour and community

Thousands attended the annual Pride event at Beacon Park on June 14
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Victoria's Beacon Hill Children's Farm celebrates four decades

Victoria's Beacon Hill Children's Farm celebrates four decades

The petting zoo opened in 1985
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Sidney opens first of its kind 'Changing Places' washroom for all

Sidney opens first of its kind 'Changing Places' washroom for all

Those with complex disabilities and their caregivers can access the new washroom facility
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Water you waiting for? Sidney's plan to use park space for emergency storage

Water you waiting for? Sidney's plan to use park space for emergency storage

Shipping containers would serve as distribution points for safe drinking water
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