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Good evening, Victoria!

There is plenty of good news to share today. A Victoria singer has landed a song in the season premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the Victoria Royals are heading into the new season ranked third in the CHL, and UVic researchers have received $800,000 to help advance climate solutions.

We’re also breaking down what BC’s historic move away from seasonal clock changes will mean for all of us.

Grab a drink, get comfortable and catch up on today’s stories below!

Today’s roundup · 8 stories
Top story
News
BC reveals new time zone code ahead of historic end to clock changes
Say goodbye to PST and PDT!
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The LatestToday in Victoria
Housing
Twice-evacuated Langford highrise expected to be torn down after years sitting empty
The 96-unit building has remained vacant since April 2023.
Books
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, September 18th
Bahamas is in town!
More Around the Region
Hockey
Victoria Royals enter new season ranked third in CHL with big rule changes ahead
Including new rules for 3-on-3 overtime!
Featured
Here’s what Victorians can expect when BC skips the fall time change
Victoria could soon be one hour ahead of Washington state!
Featured
Victoria singer’s song featured in season 5 premiere of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
And the segment was very fitting!
Environment
UVic researchers awarded $800K for advancing climate solutions
The money will go to fund eight projects through the university. 
Housing
Victoria home affordability improves slightly in latest August report
But still remains the third most expensive city to buy a home in Canada. 
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
FPHIFTSIWIN
Hint: A long waterfront walk in Sooke.
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The Canadian word game
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Event · Central Saanich
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Event · Greater Victoria
BC SPCA Offleashed Victoria Gala
Fetch your tickets for an unforgettable evening celebrating animals and people! 5:30pm | Cuddle Lounge, Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:30pm | Dinner, Program &…
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