HeroWork Victoria tackles makeover of Salvation Army rehab centre

Supporter Gordy Dodd cheers on HeroWork Victoria executive director Trevor Botkin, who will be in a lift for 36 hours beside Dodd’s Furniture and Mattress on April 16 and 17 to raise funds for the organization’s next project, a makeover of the Salvation Army’s Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre on Johnson Street. (Courtesy HeroWork Victoria)
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Two men were seen removing red dresses alongside the Island Highway in Oyster Bay. (Submitted photo)

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B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks at the B.C. legislature. (B.C. government)

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      Former Saanich councillor Dean Murdock hosts a live episode of his podcast on April 14 and tackleto tackle housing issues in the region. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)

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      Nov 7th, 2019

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      Katie Hamilton is one of three Victoria residents receiving a $10,000 podcast production grant from Telus Storyhive. Her podcast, Her Love of Sport, will take listeners through stories from women in the sports industry. (Courtesy of Katie Hamilton)

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      CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has said his league and Ottawa have left the door open regarding future plans

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