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Good evening, Victoria!

Good afternoon, Victoria!

September is almost in the rearview mirror, and we’ve got another busy day of local news and updates from across Greater Victoria.

Looking for something to do? Make sure to check out our Buzz Bulletin, where you can find local events, community happenings and more. Our team is working on improving and expanding the Bulletin every day, so keep checking back as we continue to make it even more useful for the community.

Here’s what’s happening around Victoria today 👇

Today’s roundup · 10 stories
Top story
Events
New monument honouring nearly 25K Japanese Canadians to open in Victoria this weekend
The event will be livestreamed.
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The LatestToday in Victoria
Elections
BC Greens focus on renters and childcare as NDP and Conservatives roll out economic plans
And oppose LNG expansion.
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The best live act in Scotland will be performing at Victoria’s McPherson Playhouse next week
Don’t miss this one, Victoria!
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More Around the Region
Elections
Local election guide: Langford candidates for mayor and council
Election day is on Saturday, October 17th.
Events
Here’s what’s happening in and around Victoria for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The South Island Powwow and more!
Elections
Local election guide: Sidney candidates for mayor and council
Three of the currently elected won’t be returning.  
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7 things to know about Malahat SkyWalk’s brand-new Brewfest happening this weekend
Bringing Vancouver Island’s best brewers together!
Crime
VicPD searching for suspect after assault near Beacon Hill Park duck pond
The incident occurred on Sunday.
News
HMCS Max Bernays returns to Esquimalt after record-setting Arctic deployment
They spent 19 consecutive days of icebreaking.
News
Victoria launches new temporary foster pet program for people seeking treatment or housing
Pets can be cared for up to six months.
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
DAALLS
Hint: The waterfront road running along Victoria’s southern shore.
Check your answer →
Victoria weather
The next three days
Full forecast →
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Partly cloudy
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Cloudy
15° / 12°
Forecast data from MET Norway
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Event · Greater Victoria
Black and Gold Masquerade Halloween Party
SJO Ent presents Victoria's premeir Black and Gold Halloween Maquerade Party. Drape yourself in sleek black and gleaming gold, for this evening of low-lit…
Business Promotion · Victoria
Fountain Tire Victoria Grand Opening
Get ready, Victoria! Our Fountain Tire store in Victoria has relocated, and we’re celebrating our grand opening in a big way! Join us Saturday,…
Event · Greater Victoria
Betrayal
Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter is renowned for his distinctive dramatic style: economy of language, potent pauses, and an undercurrent of menace. Betrayal—widely regarded…
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