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From the last week of September to the third week of October, the chance climate change made temperatures hotter across much of B.C., grew 1.5 to five times more likely, according to a new tool.

With promises to rejuvenate forests from the air, tree-planting start-ups are looking to supplement shovels and long days of labour with swarms of seed-bearing aerial drones. A growing target: B.C.'s burnt forests.

The newest addition to the ever-changing outdoor art 鈥済allery鈥� in Victoria鈥檚 Commercial Alley is now on display, while the Victoria Cool Aid Society launches its annual effort to collect 10,000 pairs of socks for people in need

The classification 鈥� which could be applied to another 100-plus locations across B.C. 鈥� is meant to help drive conservation of the planet's most imperilled species.

Our WorkPlace, run by the Our Place Society, uses group training and one-to-one coaching to help participants develop skills to find work; the Wicked Victoria pedestrian-only event Oct. 30 features live performances