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Good evening, Victoria!

It's been another busy day across Greater Victoria!

Today we're looking at changes to BC's graduated licensing system that will make it easier for N drivers to get their full licence, along with the latest provincial election developments as we gear up for another big weekend of election coverage.

And speaking of the weekend, here's something fun for the whole family!

Hotel Transylvania is hitting the big screen at Cineplex Westshore this Saturday! It's the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit with the kids, and tickets are just $8.91 per person.

Grab your tickets here!

Now, let's get into today's headlines!

Today’s roundup · 12 stories
Top story
Elections
Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Juan de Fuca-Malahat
There are five candidates.
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The LatestToday in Victoria
Concerts
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 21st 
Catch some horror films from local filmmakers! 👻
Elections
Full election recount underway in Sooke following tight council race
Just five votes separate two candidates.
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More Around the Region
Elections
Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Langford-Highlands
There are six candidates.
Concerts
Pay-what-you-can Remembrance Day concert returning to Oak Bay 
With performances to honour military service.
Elections
Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Esquimalt-Colwood
There are four candidates.
News
Greater Victoria on track for record-low precipitation in October
With only 3% of the average October precipitation. 
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Business
Victoria businesses invited to help make this year’s Festival of Trees the biggest yet
There’s still time to sign up! 
Elections
Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Victoria-Beacon Hill
There are three candidates.
Elections
Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Victoria-Swan Lake
There are three candidates.
News
BC drivers with an ‘N’ no longer need a second road test as new rules take effect
Some drivers may have been upgraded already!
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Sidney’s coziest craft market returns this October with over 60 local vendors
From handmade treasures to sweet treats! 
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Victoria Royals Hockey
Next home game · Fri, Oct 23
Victoria RoyalsvsKelowna
Victoria vs Kelowna
7:05 pm · Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - Victoria, BC
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Kelowna
vs Kelowna
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 pm · Home
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Vancouver
at Vancouver
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 pm · Away
Watch →
Wenatchee
at Wenatchee
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 pm · Away
Watch →
Moose Jaw
vs Moose Jaw
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:05 pm · Home
Tickets →
Official schedule and team marks supplied by the Victoria Royals.
A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
OKABAY
Hint: A seaside municipality east of downtown Victoria.
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Victoria weather
The next three days
Full forecast →
Today
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Sunny
15° / 8°
Wed
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Mainly sunny
14° / 9°
Thu
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Mainly sunny
14° / 3°
Forecast data from MET Norway
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Event · Victoria
Home for the Holidays ~ An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ~ AN ELLA FITZGERALD CHRISTMAS brings the magic of this legendary icon to the stage in a wonderful new holiday concert.
Event · Victoria
Raagaverse Indian & Jazz Fusion Music with Shruti Ramani
Led by vocalist Shruti Ramani, Raagaverse is a creative Indo-Jazz fusion band that pays homage to the two culturally-significant genres: classical Indian music and Jazz.
Job Posting · Central Saanich
The Butchart Gardens – Skate Rink Attendant
We're hiring for Christmas! Join our Visitor Services team as a seasonal Rink Attendant and help bring holiday magic to life at The Butchart Gardens' outdoor skating rink.
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