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Happy Wednesday, Victoria! ☀️

Another beautiful fall day is underway across Greater Victoria, and we’re definitely not complaining about this October sunshine!

Advance voting for the local elections is also now underway. Still deciding who gets your vote? We’ve compiled a list of all the candidates running across Greater Victoria, which you can check out online.

In today’s news, more than 90 Victoria artists could soon be looking for a new home, a local tea house is giving back to an important cause, and monster trucks are officially returning to Victoria!

Here’s what else is making news today 👇

Today’s roundup · 7 stories
Top story
Housing
Victoria’s latest rent report shows rents continuing to drop year-over-year
The going rate for a one bedroom is around $1,997 per month.
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Events
Here’s where to get Thanksgiving dinner in and around Victoria this weekend
Skip the cooking and dishes this year! 🦃
Charity
Victoria tea house donating portion of revenue to support domestic violence survivors
At the Pendry Tea House on October 18th.
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More Around the Region
Arts
Over 90 Victoria artists face displacement after downtown building approved for hotel
There will be an open house this weekend.
Charity
Victoria’s Women in Need cooperative marks 20 years of helping community
WIN has helped thousands since 2006.
Crime
Washington resident arrested in connection to Tumbler Ridge school shooting tragedy
He allegedly helped plan and fund the attack.
Entertainment
Monster trucks set to roll into Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre this January
Car crushing, wheelies and high-flying stunts! 🏍️
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
NAGSELOZ
Hint: A Victoria neighbourhood and beach with an ocean viewpoint.
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Victoria weather
The next three days
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Foggy
15° / 11°
Thu
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Foggy
18° / 11°
Fri
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Mainly sunny
15° / 9°
Forecast data from MET Norway
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Event · Greater Victoria
You Are Here- Now What? A Workshop Exploring Midlife
Your middle years look fine. So why does it feel like something has shifted? Step out of autopilot and explore who you are now—and what you want from what comes next.
Event · Greater Victoria
StrDexCon 2027
StrDexCon (pronounced “strength dex con”) is a one-day convention designed to bring together the island’s tabletop roleplaying game community for play and community-building.
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.
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3 Buzzworthy Businesses to Check Out
Discover local businesses worth knowing around Greater Victoria.
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Browns Crafthouse Vic West
21 Taps | Sports on the Big Screen(s)!
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New me Esthetics and threading studio
Discover the beauty within, meet your beautiful self!
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To book an auto repair appointment in Victoria, give us a call at (250) 475-2000 or book online. Navigation. If you don't find it above.
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