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Good evening, Victoria!

The weekend is almost here, and we’ve packed today’s newsletter with plenty of stories and things to do around Greater Victoria!

Esquimalt Ribfest is also back this weekend, and we’ll be stopping by to check out Grizzly BBQ. The Victoria-based ribber was launched in 2018 by owner and pitmaster Oliver Briggs, with Cat Browning overseeing operations and front-of-house management. They’re the only truly local team in this year’s competition, so let’s show them plenty of hometown support!

And our apologies for yesterday’s newsletter. It apparently decided to take the day off, sharing the bare minimum and leaving out all of the day’s stories. We’ve included most of them in today’s edition so you don’t miss anything!

Today’s roundup · 12 stories
Top story
Concerts
21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – September 11th to 13th 
Weekend warriors, unite! 💃😎
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The LatestToday in Victoria
Elections
Victoria firefighters union to endorse council candidates in upcoming elections
Based on their commitment to six key priorities.
News
Popular Oak Bay waterslides closed indefinitely following inspection
No reopening date has been set.
More Around the Region
Crime
Nanaimo RCMP issue more than 100 tickets during traffic blitz
With support from the Air 8 helicopter. 
News
More than 40 acres of popular Langford trails and lakefront land permanently protected
Plus three acres of waterfront at Lakepoint Park.
Business
‘Biased and incomplete’: Langford responds to ‘D’ grade in chamber of commerce report card
Victoria also received a ‘D’ grade.
News
BC spending $67M on upgrades to intersection cameras throughout province
With two red light cameras in Victoria being a part of the project.
Housing
Grand opening ceremony held for new 135-unit rental building in Esquimalt
In a nautical-inspired event.
Events
Victoria Tea Festival Revival marks 11th anniversary this October
Celebrating one of the world’s oldest traditions ☕
Business
Here’s what is planned for the former Hudson’s Bay space at Mayfair Shopping Centre
It will be transformed into a multi-use destination.
Featured
Victoria’s Stadacona Park playground reopens following destructive fire
Over $11,500 of the funds were raised by community members.
Crime
Nanaimo RCMP seek witnesses from two separate Tim Hortons break and enters
Police believe the same suspect may be responsible for both incidents.
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
UITCLMLI
Hint: A road, neighbourhood and shopping area near the Gorge.
Check your answer →
Victoria weather
The next three days
Full forecast →
Today
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Partly cloudy
16° / 14°
Sat
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Partly cloudy
21° / 13°
Sun
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Sunny
19° / 14°
Forecast data from MET Norway
Around the community
Buzz Bulletin
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Event · Oak Bay
Fall Bazaar
St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League invites you to our Amazing Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church,…
Event · Victoria
The Story of Madrika — Live Reading & Meet-and-Greet
Inspired by the magical world created by author Rosanna Pittella, this special family event will bring the beloved story to life through an enchanting…
Community Notice · Greater Victoria
Community Sharing Day
Join us at Welland Community Orchard to taste heritage apple varieties, sample fresh pressed juice, learn about fruit trees, enjoy fun kids’ activities and…
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