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Seniors recall a time when a penny bought something

Thu Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Annual coin drive will help brighten season It’s hard to remember when a penny could buy anything – even for those who have been around the longest. There was a time, though, when a penny coul… more

Colliers boosts Inspire the World campaign

Thu Nov 19, 3:00 PM
$100,000 gift establishes youth lounge… more

Community events

Thu Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Girl Guides pouring the tea at St. Mary’s this Saturday Raise a cuppa, enjoy a baked goodie and help support youth programs. The annual Oak Bay Girl Guides fall tea and craft sale takes over t… more

Individuals asked to step up with cancer centre donations

Thu Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Watch for a special supplement in Black Press Vancouver Island newspapers next week When the Island’s businesses… more

Helping hands needed for youth transition house blitz

Thu Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Mitchell House, a Victoria-area transition house for at-risk youth, needs handy volunteers this weekend. Cleaners, paint… more

Hospital Foundation envisions the future

Thu Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Annual fundraiser falls just short of record, but deemed “terrific success” Ventilators have already starting tr… more

Community News in Brief Nov. 20

Thu Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Night shopping helps out charity Hillside Centre is expecting close to 20,000 customers to get a jump on holiday… more

Santa's ballet coming to Inner harbour

Tue Nov 17, 4:00 PM
Dasher, Dancer, Rudolph and the gang are on their way to the Inner Harbour where children can get their first peak at th… more

McMorran’s Beach House to close its doors

Wed Nov 18, 2:00 PM
A Cordova Bay institution is closing its doors. What started as George McMorran’s hot dog stand in 1919 and evolved into… more

OAK BAY PROFILE: Coming Home

Tue Nov 17, 4:00 PM
Hometown boy returns to lead St. Mary’s As a teen, John Macquarrie would walk by St. Mary’s Church on Elgin Road… more
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