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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.
2020 Victoria Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

2020 Victoria Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

Cathy Noel said her children asked if they are finally getting turkey dinner for Thanksgiving this year. They will be.
Camosun College to offer a mix of online and in-person classes

Camosun College to offer a mix of online and in-person classes

Camosun College will offer a mix of online and in-person classes this September, following other Island universities that are trying to limit the number of students on campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.