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Victoria’s experiment turning parking spots over to businesses a ‘work in progress’

Victoria’s experiment turning parking spots over to businesses a ‘work in progress’

A month after the City of Victoria established new rules to allow retailers and restaurants to expand their operations onto sidewalks, public spaces and some parking spaces, a number of downtown merchants are still trying to determine what, if any, i
Expanded patios get mixed reaction from Oak Bay businesses

Expanded patios get mixed reaction from Oak Bay businesses

Along Oak Bay Avenue, people sipped wine and beer in one of 55 patio seats that have replaced four parking stalls in front of the Penny Farthing Pub and Vis-a-Vis restaurant.
Comment: I just moved here and have U.S. plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats

Comment: I just moved here and have U.S. plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats

A letter from someone who wishes to remain anonymous, for the well-being of himself, his wife and his car.
Workers rally to fight for jobs amid coronavirus epidemic; dire time for hotels

Workers rally to fight for jobs amid coronavirus epidemic; dire time for hotels

After almost 10 years in the hospitality industry, Christie Spiteri is uncertain about her future.
Victoria Classic Boat Festival cancelled due to pandemic

Victoria Classic Boat Festival cancelled due to pandemic

The Maritime Museum of B.C. has cancelled the 2020 Victoria Classic Boat Festival.
Police reopening front counters in Victoria, Esquimalt

Police reopening front counters in Victoria, Esquimalt

Victoria police are reopening the front counters at their Victoria headquarters and Esquimalt location to offer fingerprinting, police information checks and other services starting Monday. Services will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Death of inmate, just arrived and alone, has family seeking answers

Death of inmate, just arrived and alone, has family seeking answers

The death of a newly admitted inmate at 91Ô­´´ Island Regional Correctional Centre has devastated his family and friends, and left them searching for answers.
View Royal to join livestreamers; some councils take other routes

View Royal to join livestreamers; some councils take other routes

View Royal is set to become the latest municipality in Greater Victoria to stream council meetings online as local governments look for ways to improve transparency in the age of COVID-19.
A ‘good escape’: campsites packed with Islanders in family bubbles

A ‘good escape’: campsites packed with Islanders in family bubbles

Greater Victoria residents in search of a bit of normalcy amid the pandemic filled Goldstream Provincial Park on Saturday.
Jack Knox: Saanich woman, 80, among thousands from Canada trapped in India by COVID

Jack Knox: Saanich woman, 80, among thousands from Canada trapped in India by COVID

The pandemic was still just distant thunder when Narender Cheema’s 80-year-old mother flew to northern India in January. The milder winter season seemed a good time for the Saanich woman to visit relatives there.