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Pandemic blamed for $3M jump in cost of Nanaimo鈥檚 proposed fire station

Pandemic blamed for $3M jump in cost of Nanaimo鈥檚 proposed fire station

A 鈥淐OVID-19 premium鈥 is ratcheting up the budget for Nanaimo鈥檚 new fire station, adding $3 million to the cost, for a total of $20 million.
As virus reduces international student numbers, UVic lays off 32 teachers

As virus reduces international student numbers, UVic lays off 32 teachers

Thirty-two teachers with the University of Victoria鈥檚 English Language Centre have been laid off as COVID-19 travel restrictions reduce the number of international students studying here. Many B.C.
B.C. to cut retail liquor mark-up to help hospitality sector's COVID-19 recovery

B.C. to cut retail liquor mark-up to help hospitality sector's COVID-19 recovery

In a move to help restaurant and pub owners who are struggling because of the pandemic, the province will allow liquor licence holders to buy beer, wine and spirits at a reduced cost.
Jack Knox: Psst! Wanna buy a mask? (Turns out, no.)

Jack Knox: Psst! Wanna buy a mask? (Turns out, no.)

As it turned out, my brilliant idea for a roadside kiosk by the ferry terminal 鈥 Wacky Jack鈥檚 Last Chance Masks 鈥 wasn鈥檛 as lucrative as I hoped.
Cool Aid Society fundraiser going online

Cool Aid Society fundraiser going online

The Victoria Cool Aid Society is moving its annual in-person fundraiser online, coupled with a livestream guitar concert. The society鈥檚 Homecoming Gala, its premier fundraiser, has been cancelled this year due to the pandemic.
Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Island

Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Island

A small stream of Alaska-bound American pleasure boats continues to travel along the east coast of 91原创 Island, despite a border closure barring non-essential travel, prompting concerns about boaters bringing COVID-19 to the Island.
Empress Hotel to reopen its doors on June 26

Empress Hotel to reopen its doors on June 26

The Fairmont Empress Hotel says it will reopen its doors on June 26, ending a three-month closing due to the pandemic.
Field empty on what would have been Doug Hudlin Day

Field empty on what would have been Doug Hudlin Day

Barbara Hudlin looked across the empty Jerry Hale Field at National Little League with a degree of sadness because of what has been lost this year.
Space for more? Restaurants no longer held to 50% capacity

Space for more? Restaurants no longer held to 50% capacity

A table or two might have just opened up in Greater Victoria, now that maximum capacity of restaurants will be based on available space. Provincial health officer Dr.
On streets, in parks and at home with windows open, they鈥檙e performing

On streets, in parks and at home with windows open, they鈥檙e performing

Clubs and theatres have been shut down, but you can hear performances in parks or on street corners