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Good evening, Victoria!

You know fall is officially in the air when you wake up to a thick blanket of fog, and that was certainly the case across parts of the Saanich Peninsula this morning!

The good news is we have a pretty nice stretch of fall weather ahead. We’re looking at highs around 17°C today, climbing to 19°C Tuesday and Wednesday and potentially 20°C on Thursday, with plenty of sunshine mixed in. Things cool off a little heading into Friday and the weekend, with a chance of showers Friday.

Another sure sign that summer is behind us... Victoria’s cruise ship season is quickly winding down. Just six ships are scheduled to visit Ogden Point this week, a big drop from the busy summer months, and after this week there are only two visits left on the current 2026 schedule.

And before you dive into today’s newsletter, we have a giveaway happening! Head over to the Victoria Buzz Facebook group for your chance to win tickets to see Scotland’s Skerryvore at the McPherson Playhouse Tuesday night! The award-winning band hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. as part of CeltFest Vancouver Island.

Have a great Monday, and enjoy that fall sunshine!

Today’s roundup · 9 stories
Top story
News
Greater Victoria is in for a warm and mostly sunny stretch this week
Bring on the sunshine!
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The LatestToday in Victoria
Concerts
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 6th
The best live act in Scotland hits McPherson Playhouse!
Elections
$90M promised by BC NDP for redevelopment of former Oak Bay Lodge site
With plans for it to become a new health and seniors’ care hub.
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More Around the Region
Environment
Victoria ranked as best small city globally for sustainable tourism
And also broke into the top 20 cities worldwide!
News
Cruise ship traffic drops dramatically in Victoria as season nears its end
But a record could be broken this weekend!
Books
Free Little Library programs delivers its 150,000th book in Greater Victoria
Have you picked up a book lately?
Elections
Meet the 32 candidates running across Greater Victoria in BC’s election
Election day is on October 24th.
Comedy
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, October 5th
Don’t miss The Price is Right Live at Royal Theatre!
News
Greater Victoria bus service faces cancellations and delays starting Monday
After talks failed to produce deal.
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
GILPLGOSAGNEOO
Hint: A regional trail built along a former railway line.
Check your answer →
The Canadian word game
The Buzzle will be back very soon!
We’re in the midst of rebuilding The Buzzle and can’t wait to share the refreshed game with you.
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Victoria weather
The next three days
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Mainly sunny
16° / 12°
Tue
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Cloudy
15° / 10°
Wed
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Cloudy
16° / 9°
Forecast data from MET Norway
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Event · Victoria
Dance with the Devil
Dance with the Devil takes you on a wicked journey through the 7 deadly sins. Hosted by the Devil himself, featuring dance, drag, burlesque, & other sinful delights.
Event · Greater Victoria
Black and Gold Masquerade Halloween Party
This Halloween at Victoria's underground speakeasy. DJs Skyla J & Oz spin Funk, Soul & Deep House. Dress in Black & Gold. Grown folks only
Business Promotion · Victoria
Fountain Tire Victoria Grand Opening
Grand Reopening! Fountain Tire Victoria has been a staple in the Victoria community since 1996, and has now relocated to our new home at 585 Bay St. Join us for fun BBQ, and prizes
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Discover local businesses worth knowing around Greater Victoria.
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Cold Comfort Ice Cream
Doing Whatever the Hell We Feel Like Since 2010!
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Haunted Manor: Mini-Golf & Ping Pong Lounge
An immersive mini-golf experience set in a haunted Victorian manor.
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Domino's Pizza
Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizzas & a variety of other dishes & sides.
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