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Now, here’s what’s making news around Greater Victoria today:

Today’s roundup · 11 stories
Top story
Featured
Here’s more about the massive Mexican Navy tall ship spotted in Victoria
The same ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge last year.
Read the full story →
The LatestToday in Victoria
Concerts
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, September 15th
Meet the municipal election candidates!
Environment
CRD approves major new plans to tackle some of the region’s biggest challenges 
Centred around housing, climate action and reconciliation.
More Around the Region
News
Sidney set to have a new mayor after Cliff McNeil-Smith abruptly exits race
Sidney already knows its next mayor.
Weather
Sunshine and temperatures up to 22°C expected in Greater Victoria this week
With a few clouds here and there. 
News
Nearly 44K cruise passengers expected in Victoria as tourism season stays strong
14 ships are expected!
Concerts
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, September 14th
Catch one of the last Gorge Farmers Markets of the season! 🍅
News
Two drivers handed $368 fines for passing stopped school bus in Saanich
Make sure to stop!
Events
Victoria soccer club celebrating 50 years since historic national title this weekend
The team hopes to reach that peak again in the near future.
Events
Greater Victoria’s own Grizzly BBQ is firing up hometown pride at Ribfest
And they want your vote!
Missing Person
Saanich Police searching for missing 26-year-old man
He is known to spend time in downtown Victoria.
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
SVTCWEI
Hint: The Victoria neighbourhood across the Johnson Street Bridge.
Check your answer →
The Canadian word game
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Like Wordle, but proudly Canadian. You have six tries to guess today’s word.
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Victoria weather
The next three days
Full forecast →
Today
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Partly cloudy
17° / 14°
Tue
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Cloudy
17° / 13°
Wed
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Foggy
19° / 13°
Forecast data from MET Norway
Around the community
Buzz Bulletin
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Event · Greater Victoria
Victoria’s New, Inclusive OPEN MIC Coffee House
New Open Mic Celebrates Inclusion Victoria’s newest Open Mic Coffee House is truly inclusive, welcoming performers and audience members of all abilities and ages.…
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…
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Notaries on Douglas
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Victoria’s Favorite Greek Food Truck
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Toro Japanese
Taste Victoria, The Japanese Way
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