Welcome back, Greater Victoria! This weekend brings serious competitive energy: our Victoria Royals face off against one of the best junior hockey teams in Ontario, stacked with NHL talent past and present, in a historic showdown you won't want to miss. 🏒

There's also real reason to celebrate closer to home. Langford just landed the #3 spot in a province-wide ranking of BC's friendliest communities, with Esquimalt, Sidney, and Victoria all earning honourable mentions too. There’s plenty more on tap: a beloved Central Saanich fair with over 150 years of animals, midway rides, and old-fashioned fun; a nostalgic outdoor movie night in Langford; the Fringe Festival in full swing; the Fernwood Empress Ave Block Party; and classic boats lining the Inner Harbour. It’s a jam-packed lineup. Open it up to get the full scoop.

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