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Victoria BC News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Victoria BC News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Victoria: Lytton residents face wildfire evacuation as blaze threatens homes. | June 22

    Victoria: Lytton residents face wildfire evacuation as blaze threatens homes. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Victoria: Wildfire crews are battling a rapidly spreading blaze in Lytton, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate as flames threaten properties, while the historic Kiskatinaw bridge faces collapse due to decay and vandalism. In Saanich, a quadriplegic senior is denied home care due to a policy limiting support to male workers, sparking a local crisis.
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    1 min
  • Victoria: Wildfire forces evacuations in Lytton, BC | June 21

    Victoria: Wildfire forces evacuations in Lytton, BC | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Victoria residents are facing new wildfire threats with evacuation orders in Lytton as the Saw Creek fire continues to burn, forcing 60 homes to be evacuated. The Canada Dry Dragon Boat Festival drew over 30 teams to Victoria’s Inner Harbour, while the luxury cruise ship *The World* made its first port call in Port Alberni since 2019.
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    2 mins
  • Victoria: Sidney completes disaster water supply program | June 20

    Victoria: Sidney completes disaster water supply program | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Victoria's latest Local Wire episode covers Sidney's Disaster Water Supply Program, a wildfire near Lytton causing evacuations and Highway 1 closures, and Ralmax Group's proposed graving dock on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The episode also highlights Courtenay’s Lois Robertson’s 90th birthday skydiving celebration.
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    2 mins
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