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West Shore bus riders should plan for cancellations as overtime ban bites.

Conventional buses are still running, but BC Transit says the September 1 job action will bring cancelled trips and delays across Greater Victoria.

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This week out here.

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12SatLee Valley Tools Victoria Store - Turn a PenColwood · Wale Road 12SatCasino Country Night with The Rob Curtis BandView Royal · 1708 Island Hwy 13SunPacific FC vs. Cavalry FCStarlight Stadium 16WedIntroduction to Wildlife Tracks and Sign (Lecture & Field Session)Metchosin · Witty's Lagoon Regional Park · Sooke 17ThuWatercolours with TerriArts and Culture Colwood Society 19SatPacific FC vs. Vancouver FCStarlight Stadium 20SunThe Halfling Harvest: A Celebration Of Hobbit Day (19+)Langford · Mary's Farm and Sanctuary, Home of Blossoming at the Farm and Mary's Farm Disc

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EventsSoundBite takes over Danbrook Park for two daysMore than 15 food vendors join live music, games, and family activities September 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. and September 19 from 2:30 to 9 p.m.Up 10 days Community NoticeGoldstream Farmers Market is at Danbrook ParkBrowse handmade and homegrown goods Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 10 at 744 Danbrook Avenue.Up 10 days ServicesBring something broken to Repair Café West ShoreVolunteer fixers will be on hand September 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., alongside a Holiday Décor Swap & Shop. Check the live city listing for venue and item details.Up 10 days CelebrationsSooke Legion Branch 54 turns 100The Legion marks its centennial with a community celebration on September 12 and 13. Check the official program before heading out.Up 10 days Community NoticeSooke wants your voice at its 2026 Health SummitCommunity members, service providers, and local organizations are invited to discuss health and social-service gaps on September 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sooke Community Hall.Up 10 days ServicesFree branch drop-off dates for Colwood residentsBring branches to the Public Works Yard below City Hall at 3300 Wishart Road on September 12, 19, or 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Up 10 days Community NoticeQuestions wanted for Colwood's all-candidates forumThe WestShore Chamber is collecting resident questions through September 14. The online forum runs September 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with a recording available afterward.Up 10 days Pin something up.Takes two minutes · Free

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Glen Lake, Langford.ABetterTomorrow101 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The south steps to Witty's Lagoon Regional Park, Metchosin.Theodor Olomoucký / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Sooke Basin.Michal Klajban / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Royal Beach Park, Colwood.Kyle Wilson / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0