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Good evening, Victoria!

Remember that massive hotel lost-and-found sale that had everyone talking last year? Well, it's coming back, and this time it's even bigger!

Unclaimed treasures from 70 hotels across BC, including the Fairmont Empress and Oak Bay Beach Hotel, are heading to downtown Victoria later this month. We're talking designer clothing, accessories and all kinds of unexpected finds, with prices starting at just $5! The popular event is also moving to a new location inside the Bay Centre.

We've got all the details below, including when you can start hunting for bargains!

Elsewhere in today's headlines, a proposed new shopping centre near Victoria International Airport could bring another grocery store to Sidney, a $43-million fundraising campaign aims to improve operating rooms at Victoria hospitals and police are investigating suspicious vehicle fires in Lake Cowichan.

Plus, we've rounded up seven Christmas markets happening around Greater Victoria this weekend!

Lots to catch up on, so scroll down and enjoy your Wednesday!

Today’s roundup · 13 stories
Top story
Business
70 hotels are selling off their lost-and-found items at a downtown Victoria event
With items starting at $5! 
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Comedy
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, November 5th 
Experience Victoria’s culture this Thursday!
Crime
BC privacy commissioner opens investigation into Crime Stoppers breach
Over 1.5 million Canadian tips were leaked.
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More Around the Region
Events
Westshore Rebels host national junior football championship this weekend
At Langford’s Starlight Stadium! 🏈
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Branded
This Victoria restaurant is serving up a delicious Korean BBQ experience
Bringing the flavours of Korea to southern Vancouver Island!
Environment
Blue-green algae advisory issued for parts of Thetis Lake
Among other bodies of water in Greater Victoria.
Business
New renderings unveiled of 17-storey hotel planned for downtown Victoria (PHOTOS)
On the corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue.
Events
Cineplex is offering free movies and $3 snacks in Victoria next weekend
All the family favourites! 🎬
Events
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, November 4th
Wednesdays are for relaxing. Take it easy this Wednesday with some yoga, a documentary at The Vic or a community mending night in Fernwood!…
Crime
Nanaimo RCMP issue waning after resident loses $4K in rental scam
And provide tips to avoid scams like these.
Events
7 Christmas markets happening across Greater Victoria this weekend
Including the 47th annual Creative Craft Fair! 
Business
Proposed Sidney retail centre near airport would include grocery store
Renderings show four proposed buildings!
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Creative Craft Fair returns to Saanich’s Pearkes Centre this November
Time to get crafty, Victoria!
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A little brain break
Today’s Island Unscramble
Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place.
UANPSDL
Hint: An Oak Bay neighbourhood known for winding roads and gardens.
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Victoria weather
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Fundraiser / Bottle Drive · Saanich
Constructing Kindness
Free pancake breakfast and BBQ fundraiser for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. Bouncy castle, live music, coffee. Everyone welcome; donations appreciated.
Event · Victoria
Gay AF Christmas Spectacular!
Gay AF Comedy's hit holiday show is back in Victoria spreading holiday hohos! Join the festive fun December 17th!
Event · Greater Victoria
How to Experience the Inner Light
Discover the profound power of meditation in this free public talk in Victoria, led by Arran Stephens.
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