The Big One · Guide

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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10ThuDinner & A Show: Frank Sinatra Tribute starring Dane WarrenView Royal · 1708 Island Hwy 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 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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