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‘NHL in Victoria’ back on the table

‘NHL in Victoria’ back on the table

Victoria has, for the second time, been brought up as a potential site for the restart of the NHL amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier John Horgan mentioned the capital, along with other B.C.
Postponed Olympic basketball qualifier to be held next summer in Victoria

Postponed Olympic basketball qualifier to be held next summer in Victoria

Organizers hope the rescheduled FIBA men’s Olympic basketball qualifying tournament at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre will serve as a celebration in a time when the pandemic is under control.
Don’t expect dental offices to open Tuesday, says association

Don’t expect dental offices to open Tuesday, says association

Dentists anxious to get back to filling cavities and examining your bite won’t be opening Tuesday, says the B.C. Dental Association, which is awaiting guidance from the province and its regulatory body.
Public hearings to start again next month in Victoria by phone or video

Public hearings to start again next month in Victoria by phone or video

Victoria will resume public hearings for development projects next month with people participating by telephone or pre-recorded video.
Comment: At Courtside Sports, reasons we got back our hope

Comment: At Courtside Sports, reasons we got back our hope

A commentary by Rose Del Rosario and Al Klieber, who have owned and operated Courtside Sports for 30 years. One of a series on how local businesses are dealing with the pandemic.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Curbside dining

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Curbside dining

Victoria council is considering major changes to how downtown streets and other public spaces are used.
Victoria councillors want plan that keeps some COVID-19 measures, such as free transit

Victoria councillors want plan that keeps some COVID-19 measures, such as free transit

A group of Victoria city councillors is urging support for a regional plan that retains and builds on some of the COVID-19 response measures, such as free public transit and emergency aid for people without homes.
Trevor Hancock: B.C. needs a green, just and healthy recovery

Trevor Hancock: B.C. needs a green, just and healthy recovery

The B.C. government has done a great job so far in managing the COVID-19 outbreak. Now it needs to do an equally great job in managing the post-COVID-19 recovery.
Ocean River Sports closing its retail side; founder is kayaking pioneer

Ocean River Sports closing its retail side; founder is kayaking pioneer

Kayak leader behind Ocean River Sports closing up shop After nearly 40 years, Brian Henry is closing the retail division of Ocean River Sports, a business he founded at a time when kayaking was not nearly as popular as it is today.
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority rejigs for no-cruise season

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority rejigs for no-cruise season

The head of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says he was not surprised to hear the provincial health officer say cruise-ship passengers would not be permitted to disembark in B.C. this summer.