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Greater Victoria cyclists to mark 20 years supporting African grandmothers
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (337+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Friday, July 3, 2026 Victoria Grandmothers aged 55 and older are gearing up to take part in a five-week cycling fundraiser this summer as Victoria Grandmothers for Africa celebrates the 20th anniversary of its annual Cycle Tour. The fundraiser runs from Aug....
Small Town, Big Pride: Sidney festival rises from grassroots beginning
3+ week, 3+ day ago (190+ words) Published 5: 45 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff Many of the shops in Sidney's downtown core put out colourful displays for Pride Day in 2023. (Justin Samanski-Langille/Peninsula News Review file) Sidney Pride Festival fills Beacon Park with vibrancy as…...
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa raise $2. 5 M amid record-breaking year
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Monday, February 16, 2026 After doing its account and tallying up all the money amassed in 2025, the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa are celebrating a "landmark year" after raising nearly $287, 000 " the highest annual total in the group's history. The achievement brings…...
Buchart Gardens to close until February for annual winter closure
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Sunday, January 18, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff The beloved Butchart Gardens will be closed from Monday, Jan 19, to Sunday, Feb. 1, for their annual winter closure. Following a successful holiday season with the Magic of Christmas event throughout December,…...