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Renovation of former English Inn, with $13M-plus price tag, is a passion project for developer

Renovation of former English Inn, with $13M-plus price tag, is a passion project for developer

Lenny Moy is getting down into the details of the $13-million project — buying dishes from London’s Savoy Hotel and stand-in Buckingham Palace gates from The Crown television series.
A case of memories: Sailor who survived sinking of HMCS Valleyfield kept mementos in old brown suitcase

A case of memories: Sailor who survived sinking of HMCS Valleyfield kept mementos in old brown suitcase

This week will mark the 80th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the HMCS Valleyfield off Newfoundland, killing 126, including several sailors from Victoria.
Princess Anne visits Victoria, tours urban farm, lays wreath at veterans cemetery

Princess Anne visits Victoria, tours urban farm, lays wreath at veterans cemetery

Among those greeting the princess, a woman who chatted with her on a Victoria visit 53 years ago. Princess Anne is to attend a commemorative service today at the B.C. legislature marking the Battle of the Atlantic, beginning at 10:25 a.m.
Obituary: Peter Goodwin Chance survived Battle of Atlantic sinking, D-Day landings

Obituary: Peter Goodwin Chance survived Battle of Atlantic sinking, D-Day landings

Peter Godwin Chance, 103, was one of the oldest surviving Canadian servicemen from the Second World War
Red Dress Day is today: Not sugarcoating while not traumatizing

Red Dress Day is today: Not sugarcoating while not traumatizing

Multiple events on the South Island will mark Red Dress Day today, the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
North Saanich accused of favouring complainers over community in closing pickleball courts

North Saanich accused of favouring complainers over community in closing pickleball courts

Those signing an online petition want the district to consider sound-mitigation measures to address noise complaints from nearby homes, rather than shutting down the courts
London Drugs begins gradual reopening of stores

London Drugs begins gradual reopening of stores

London Drugs stores have been closed since a cyberattack was reported on April 28
After roaring start, TC Book Sale continues on Sunday

After roaring start, TC Book Sale continues on Sunday

The Times Colonist Book Sale continues on Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Victoria Curling Club, 1952 Quadra St.
VIU restricts access to 24-hour university library as encampment continues

VIU restricts access to 24-hour university library as encampment continues

An encampment protester said that VIU is restricting access to bathroom facilities in an attempt to “manufacture a health and safety crisis”
Cycling and walking bridge planned for Courtenay

Cycling and walking bridge planned for Courtenay

Construction is expected to start next year and should be completed in early 2026, said Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells