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The Victoria International Airport is getting a hotel

The Victoria International Airport is getting a hotel

The three-storey, extended-stay hotel at Beacon Avenue and the Patricia Bay Highway would have 129 units, all with full kitchens, in studio and one- and two-bedroom suites.
Tiny-home owner, others being evicted from Metchosin property

Tiny-home owner, others being evicted from Metchosin property

Residents told they are contravening Metchosin bylaw and must vacate by Aug. 31. Municipality acted after receiving a complaint. Issues include concerns about water supply, electricity, sewage disposal and building codes.
Sunfest festival poised to make a grand return to Lake Cowichan this weekend

Sunfest festival poised to make a grand return to Lake Cowichan this weekend

More than 50 performances are on tap for the country music festival, July 28-31 in Lake Cowichan, including a few big ones: Darius Rucker, Randy Bachman, and Hardy.
From underground risers to mainstream staples, here are five don't-miss Sunfest artists

From underground risers to mainstream staples, here are five don't-miss Sunfest artists

Critic's picks: Eats & Beats Beach Party in Colwood; Hornby Festival; and Comox's Filberg Festival

Critic's picks: Eats & Beats Beach Party in Colwood; Hornby Festival; and Comox's Filberg Festival

Eric Akis: Beat the summer heat with this cool salmon dish

Eric Akis: Beat the summer heat with this cool salmon dish

Chilled salmon is served with a tangy-sweet chutney yogurt sauce and a curried rice salad — a perfect meal to make in advance when it's hot out.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What to consider when moving to a smaller property

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What to consider when moving to a smaller property

Trees need help after weeks with no rain and now 30 C temperatures

Trees need help after weeks with no rain and now 30 C temperatures

Many trees are under stress because of dry, hot weather. A tree expert offers guidance on how to keep trees healthy.
B.C. man dealing with a paralysis reaction to COVID vaccine frustrated by slow government support

B.C. man dealing with a paralysis reaction to COVID vaccine frustrated by slow government support

Julian Scholefield said the paralysis came over the course of a few hours, just 12 days after he received his second dose of a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Cooling stations and other places to keep cool on 91Ô­´´ Island

Cooling stations and other places to keep cool on 91Ô­´´ Island

Victoria is running misting stations at fire hydrants around the city