Community News
Kelowna’s Annual Inclusion Chain Unites Community in Celebration of Diversity
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Victoria Highland Games back and better than ever!
The 159th annual Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival couldn’t have asked for a nicer weekend to make its return to full capacity at Topaz…
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Demonstrators demand changes to healthcare system during rally on lawn of BC Legislature building
Hundreds gathered on the lawn of the BC Legislature building in downtown Victoria on Thursday to demand changes to the province’s healthcare system. Photo credit:…
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Capital Regional District announces opening of multi-sport court on grounds of Panorama Recreation Centre in North Saanich
The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities have announced the opening of a multi-sport court at Panorama Recreation Centre in North Saanich.…
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North Saanich council confirms transfer of Panorama Recreation Centre land to Capital Regional District
The District of North Saanich council has confirmed the transfer of the land on which the Panorama Recreation Centre sits to the Capital Regional District…
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‘Get Growing, Victoria’ program receives BCRPA award for innovation and positive impact
The City of Victoria’s ‘Get Growing, Victoria’ program has been chosen as the winner of the 2022 BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) Program Excellence…
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Two UBCO grads raise over $10K for cardiac care at hospital
Venessa Thorsen and Tyler Woloshyn are recent graduates of the University of British Columbia Okanagan. They started up a community organization called Students for Heart…
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Rugby Canada building next generation of athletes through Community Visit Program
Prior to the start of last weekend’s HSBC Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series in Langford, Rugby Canada welcomed several local clubs and representatives of six…
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Topaz park receiving $2.4 million upgrade
The City of Victoria announced the allocation of $2.4 million in funds from the provincial and federal governments towards replacing the turf playing surface at…
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Island Health increases surgical capacity with purchase of two private centres
View Royal Surgical Centre (VRSC) in Victoria and Seafield Surgical Centre (SSC) in Nanaimo will be absorbed into the public sector following the takeover of…
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Golden Tide donate 100% of Saturday ticket sales to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church
The Victoria Golden Tide collegiate baseball team are doing their part to help those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine by donating 100% of…