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Good evening, Victoria!

We're wrapping up the week with a little sunshine and some pretty decent fall weather! Temperatures are hovering around 14°C today, but we could see a few showers roll through overnight. Saturday is looking a little warmer, with highs around 16°C and a mix of clouds, sunshine and a few morning showers.

Of course, the big story this weekend is election day! Voters across the region will head to the polls tomorrow, and we'll be keeping a close eye on the results.

We've been working behind the scenes on our live, interactive election results board, which will begin updating after polls close at 8 p.m. Saturday. You'll be able to follow results as they come in, track the races in your community and see who's been elected, all in one place!

We'll also have updates throughout the evening, so make sure to keep Victoria Buzz handy as the results roll in.

Have a fantastic Friday, enjoy the weekend!

Today’s roundup · 11 stories
Top story
News
Police identify 32-year-old woman found dead at Central Saanich waste facility
They also ruled out homicide.
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The LatestToday in Victoria
Local Elections
Victoria firefighters offering free rides to polls as election day approaches
And BC Transit is free.
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There’s a devilish burlesque and drag show coming to Victoria this October
Two sin-filled nights are coming with performances on October 16th and 17th.
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More Around the Region
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All Dressed in White Bridal Show returns to Parksville this October
Save the date! 💒
Events
MUJI announces grand opening date in Victoria with weekend of gifts and festivities
With free treats and prizes for the first shoppers in the store!
News
Sunshine and rain expected in Greater Victoria’s weekend weather forecast
With rain expected to be cleared by Saturday afternoon.
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Thousands of exotic orchids and rare plants will be available for sale in Victoria this October
Be the envy of your green-thumbed friends!
Concerts
21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – October 16th to 18th
Things are getting scary! 🎃
Elections
Investigation into fired director and mayoral candidate cost North Saanich over $311K
Council has released documents supporting the decision to fire Mazzoni.
Charity
Haunted attraction in Metchosin raising money for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Getting scary for a good cause! 👻
Elections
Another Vancouver Island BC Conservative under fire for ‘racist’ comments
He said “The First Nations have to be conquered.”
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
COLHSDIE
Hint: A regional trail connecting Victoria with the Saanich Peninsula.
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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Sunny
15° / 14°
Sat
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Partly cloudy
16° / 8°
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Cloudy
12° / 5°
Forecast data from MET Norway
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Event · Oak Bay
Finding Neverland | The Musical | November 20th-22nd
Step into a world where imagination takes flight in Finding Neverland, a magical musical adventure inspired by the story behind one of the world’s most beloved tales, Peter Pan.
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.
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