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Island nominations open for national philanthropy day awards in Victoria
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (94+ words) Published 9:00 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 By Victoria News staff Nominations are open for the 2026 National Philanthropy Day Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations making a difference in communities across Vancouver Island. Nominations are open until Sept. 15. Award recipients will be honoured…...
Celebrate Langford's agricultural past at Luxton Heritage Festival
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (175+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 By Goldstream Gazette News Staff Langford’s agricultural heritage will be celebrated at an upcoming festival. Residents can step back in time at the Luxton Fairgrounds for the Luxton Heritage Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22. The fun-filled day…...
Flavour Trails marks 20 years with Peninsula food festival
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (304+ words) Published 2:30 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Hundreds of people gathered at the North Saanich Farm Market Saturday as Flavour Trails celebrated two decades of showcasing local food, farms and makers across the Saanich Peninsula. The Flavour Trails Festival Weekend, running Aug. 15 and…...
All Sooke Day returns with a full day of family fun in Sooke
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (198+ words) Published 4:35 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Sooke residents gathered at Fred Milne Park on Saturday for the return of All Sooke Day, a longtime community tradition featuring music, activities and local entertainment. Hosted by the Sooke Community Association, the Aug. 15 celebration ran…...
City of Revelstoke issues evacuation order for Fish River Road area due to wildfire
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (190+ words) Published 4:38 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 By Brendan Shykora/Vernon Morning Star An evacuation order has been issued by the City of Revelstoke for the Fish River Road and Incomappleux River Forest Service Road area due to wildfire activity in the vicinity…...
Victoria Renaissance Faire brings medieval magic to Banfield Park
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (243+ words) Published 3:32 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Knights, performers and costumed revelers transformed Banfield Park into a medieval-inspired gathering on Saturday as the Victoria Renaissance Faire returned for its second year. Hundreds of people attended the faire throughout the day, many dressed in…...
Unexpected underground conditions extend Archie Browning Centre reopening
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (369+ words) Published 2:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Those waiting to return to Esquimalt’s Archie Browning Sports Centre will have to wait six more weeks beyond the planned completion date to use the facility again. Renovations at the centre are taking longer than originally…...
Royal Victoria Marathon on track for 17,000 racers this year
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (178+ words) Published 1:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 By Victoria News staff With just eight weeks to go until thousands of runners descend on B.C.’s capital, the Royal Victoria Marathon has sold out two of its events. As of Aug. 13, both marathon and half-marathon…...
Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton estimated at 157,448 hectares
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (626+ words) Published 12:05 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 As of Saturday morning (Aug. 15), the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton was estimated at 157,448 hectares and is still listed as Out of Control. The nearby Rim Lake wildfire, between Loon Lake and Clinton, had previously been…...
LETTER: Gas tax doesn't give cyclists less right to the roads
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (186+ words) Published 12:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 There is a reoccurring myth about how much motorists pay for the roads through the gas tax, and because cyclists do not pay the tax then they have no right to use the road. Several years…...