The message is similar every year: take extra care when engaged in recreation in dry areas.
The District of Metchosin, the last bastion of freedom around the Capital Region when it comes to beach fires, is even considering instituting a ban on that traditional summer party ingredient, due to the strain they are putting on its volunteer fire department.
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While predicting sunny days for June around Greater Victoria can often be as tough as picking the winning lottery numbers, most people are revelling in the sunshine, believing this to be a dry run for summer.
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Keep that in mind.
