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Good evening, Victoria!

We saw a mix of sun and cloud today with a high around 17°C, but showers are expected to return later this week.

Our team continues to monitor the Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke as crews work to bring it under control. Today’s newsletter also includes updates on Crystal Pool’s closure, the sale of Accent Inns and Hotel Zed, and the return of western bluebirds to Vancouver Island.

With local and provincial elections approaching, we’ll also be adding a dedicated Elections link to the top of our website for quick access to the latest updates.

It's a busy busy month or so ahead!

Today’s roundup · 10 stories
Top story
Animals
Western bluebird that vanished from Vancouver Island years ago making comeback
With an effort to bring them back to Victoria on the horizon.
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News
Victoria’s Crystal Pool to permanently close this week as work begins on replacement
This Friday is the last day of service.
Outdoors
Vancouver Island trail named in top 10 fall hikes list for Canada and US
Have you hiked the Lighthouse Loop in Ucluelet?
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More Around the Region
Business
Victoria-founded hotel brands Accent Inns and Hotel Zed are changing hands
After 40 years of family ownership!
News
Colwood councillor reprimanded for misconduct involving local developer
She sought to buy a home while the project was before council.
Fire
Sooke wildfire ash begins falling over Saanich Peninsula
As Mount Jack fire remains out of control.
Fire
Mount Jack wildfire reaches 210 hectares prompting CRD park and trail closures
Rain is expected by tomorrow.
Arts
Royal BC Museum book launch celebrates Victoria’s first female photo entrepreneur
On October 1st.
Comedy
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, September 24th 
There’s an election meet and greet at The Atrium!
Elections
BC Greens leader Emily Lowan to run in Saanich North and the Islands
MLA Rob Botterell will not be seeking re-election for the riding.
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
TPNOTLTCAIE
Hint: An Oak Bay waterfront viewpoint popular with stargazers.
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Victoria weather
The next three days
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14° / 11°
Forecast data from MET Norway
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Event · Victoria
Rolling Stones Dance Party
Saturday October 10th The Encore Club Victoria Presents … Majesties Request Celebrating 64 Years Of Rock N Roll History The Music - The Legend…
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Victoria Craft Crawl
Visit all 18 participating crafty business and collect their stamps on your Craft Crawl Passport or participate on social media to be entered to…
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Reading Party
Reading gets social. You’re invited to a party—a reading party. Bring a blanket or chair and a book for time to read alongside others,…
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