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22Jan
Historic Vancouver Island Sailboat, Dorothy, Nominated for UK Award
In a notable recognition of maritime history, Dorothy, a 127-year-old sailing boat from Vancouver Island, has been nominated for an award by the UK-based Classic Boat Magazine. As the oldest
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22Jan
Victoria Invests $11 Million to Create New Downtown Park on Blanshard Street
The City of Victoria has made an $11 million investment to transform two adjoining properties, totaling 25,000 square feet, on Blanshard Street into a new downtown park. The properties, located
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22Jan
San Group Secures $2.5M for Equipment in Port Alberni Manufacturing Facility
The Langley-based San Group, operating lumber mills and a significant value-added manufacturing facility in Port Alberni, is set to receive up to $2.5 million from the province’s Manufacturing Jobs Fund
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22Jan
B.C. Plans $36 Billion Expansion of Electrical System Over 10 Years
British Columbia is set to embark on a significant expansion of its electrical system with a planned 10-year, $36-billion investment by B.C. Hydro. Premier David Eby emphasizes that this expansion
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22Jan
Decision on Roundhouse Development: Victoria Council to Deliberate Fate Next Week
The fate of the long-debated Roundhouse development in Vic West, Victoria, is set to be decided next week. Following more than three and a half hours of video submissions during
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22Jan
Greater Victoria Achieves Record-Breaking Homebuilding Activity in 2023
Despite facing challenges such as rising interest rates and increased costs, the capital region of Greater Victoria set a remarkable new record for housing starts last year. According to figures
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22Jan
Voices of Resilience: Premiere of ‘A Dictionary of Emotions in War Time’ Sheds Light on Ukrainian Struggles at Langham Court Theatre
In a heartfelt initiative to bring the untold stories of the Ukrainian conflict to a wider audience, Karmen McNamara, founder of the Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society, is set to
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22Jan
Victoria Gears up to Celebrate the Legendary Robert Burns
As we approach the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s celebrated poet, Victoria prepares to pay tribute to his life and work with two exciting events set to take place this
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29Dec
Ballet Victoria’s Nutcracker returns, fresh from triumphant U.S. tour
The Nutcracker is a timeless classic, but for Paul Destrooper, the artistic director of Ballet Victoria, constant innovation is key to keeping their version, “The Gift of The Nutcracker,” engaging