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The final long weekend of summer is the perfect time to explore all that Greater Victoria has to offer. And this weekend offers plenty of things to fill your day, on the waterfront or at the fairgrounds, taking in some tunes or enjoying the excitement on the soccer pitch.

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend Find some thrills at the fairgrounds or just watch your ship come in

With more than 400 active wildfires still burning in B.C. and many residents yet to return to their homes, it’s too early to know the fate of the province’s honeybees.

B.C.’s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality B.C. producers are still trying to get a clear picture of the damages wrought by the ongoing fires

“The individual staggered into the gas station and asked somebody to call 911,” said reserve Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson.

Stabbing victim staggers up to Nanaimo gas station to ask for help Man suffers non-life-threatening wound in incident downtown Aug. 27

A 42-year-old has been charged with 4 counts of arson in relation to several fires in Victoria and Saanich this summer, including ones that damaged several vehicles.

Suspect charged over several summer fires set in Victoria and Saanich Edwin Singh faces multiple counts of arson in relation to fires set at vehicle businesses

Jasmine Totzke is thankful to firefighters from North Cowichan for quickly dealing with a large fire early Sunday morning in Duncan.

Firefighters praised for quick douse of big weekend blaze in Duncan The fire, on Beverly Street, was extinguished within 45 minutes

For the 13th consecutive month, more than 190 people have died from the toxic and unregulated drug supply in B.C., according to the latest data from the province.

198 people died in B.C. in July due to toxic drug poisonings The latest data comes just 2 days before International Overdose Awareness Day

Lightning strikes caused 11 new wildfires yesterday (Aug. 28), clustering in Strathcona Provincial Park and the Sayward region.

Lightning strikes cause 11 new wildfires in Strathcona Park and Sayward Tlools Lake fire listed 60 hectares largest among 11 new wildfires

Cordova Bay’s Beach House Restaurant closed its doors yesterday (Aug. 27) as the land it sits on is up for sale.

Restaurant on historic Saanich site shuts down as property on sale for $5.5M Other properties in the area also up for sale

Sutherland told a briefing Sunday that the estimated number of properties destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire remains at 131, with another 37 sustaining damage.

Residents of B.C.’s wildfire-stricken Shuswap will soon learn fate of homes Estimated number of properties destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire is 131

“The biggest reason I believe people enjoy the activity is it is an enjoyable way to exercise, an evening out to socialize with fellow dancers and making new friends.”

Greater Victoria residents invited to learn square dancing at free events Events in Colwood and Saanich