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Nuu-Chah-Nulth council keeps restrictions on visitors

Nuu-Chah-Nulth council keeps restrictions on visitors

A council representing First Nations communities along 300 kilometres of the west coast of 91Ô­´´ Island says its restrictions on visitors will remain in place until the province delivers on specific COVID-19 safety measures.
Sometimes life really is a COVID Crapshoot

Sometimes life really is a COVID Crapshoot

A Sidney woodworker has turned a few scrap pieces of wood into a dice game, with some of the proceeds going to charity. John Denny, 63, is better known for his handcrafted custom doors than games.
Comment: Innovation and staff make great companies

Comment: Innovation and staff make great companies

Taking care of business series: Bauco Access Panel Solutions
WHL hopes to start season Oct. 2

WHL hopes to start season Oct. 2

A spring that turned suddenly dark with cancellation could lead to a considerably brighter fall for the Western Hockey League. The league has set Oct.
Victoria, Langford libraries to open June 30

Victoria, Langford libraries to open June 30

As of June 30, Greater Victoria Public Library patrons will be able to borrow materials at either the Central branch in downtown Victoria or the Langford Heritage branch.
Victoria police chief open to idea of mental-health teams

Victoria police chief open to idea of mental-health teams

Victoria Police Chief Del Manak said he’s open to the idea of a civilian-led team that could handle some of the mental health and addictions calls that have been downloaded onto his department.
Nanaimo nightclub defends reopening plan

Nanaimo nightclub defends reopening plan

Nanaimo’s Koncept Nightclub was blasted on social media after announcing it is opening this weekend but one of its owners said there will be no dancing and that B.C.’s safety rules will be followed.
Nanaimo Museum to begin staged reopening

Nanaimo Museum to begin staged reopening

The Nanaimo Museum begins its staged reopening on Thursday with modified hours and is asking all visitors to wear masks. Entry to the gallery will be by timed admission only during pre-determined time slots.
Coun. Geoff Young calls for city to end 24-hours-a-day tenting in parks

Coun. Geoff Young calls for city to end 24-hours-a-day tenting in parks

Victoria Coun. Geoff Young is calling for an end to 24-hour-a-day camps in Beacon Hill Park and other approved locations.
From a condo to a tent: Life in Beacon Hill Park

From a condo to a tent: Life in Beacon Hill Park

‘This is just a blip in my life,’ camper says