Well, Victoria… we finally got some rain!🌧️

And while it may not be the Friday weather everyone was hoping for, it’s very welcome news for crews battling the Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke. The fire was last estimated at just over 276 hectares and remains classified as out of control, but the cooler temperatures and much-needed rain should help firefighters working the blaze.

Now, before we get to today’s news, we owe nearly 9,000 of you a bit of an apology. 😬

Yesterday’s newsletter went out and, somehow, we forgot one fairly important ingredient… the actual stories from the day. Whoops.

Most of those stories have made their way into today’s edition, and we’re also working on a new catch system that basically won’t let us hit send if there aren’t any stories attached. Because apparently we need adult supervision. 😂

As for today, there’s lots to catch up on! We’re looking at what the rainy Friday means for the rest of the weekend, we’ve rounded up 21 things happening around Victoria, and the Victoria Royals are back at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Saturday night for their home opener against the Vancouver Giants!

Plus, there are plenty more local stories waiting for you below.

Have a great weekend, Victoria.. and yes, we double-checked. The stories are actually in this one.😅