He has been stationed outside Great Canadian Superstore in Langford selling poppies daily for the past two weeks. Holstein grew up in Regina in the 1930s during the Great Depression, and drought meant crops didn’t grow. “I was lucky enough to find a job with the Canadian Pacific Railroad, but I didn’t drive trains, I […]
FILE – This May 20, 2019, file photo shows a Mexican gray wolf. Research by scientists, to be showcased Friday in a CBC documentary, explores how the pandemic has affected the behaviour of wolves and several other animals. Nielsen said she wrote, directed and produced the film during three different waves of COVID in 11 […]
Police recommend that kids and adults alike enjoying the festivities wear a bright costume, reflective tape, or armbands to heighten visibility. Parents should be aware of the route that their children plan to follow if going out alone and a curfew should be agreed upon. …Read the full story
“Staff are of the opinion that the amendment should be rescinded at this time due to the provincial protocols in place,” said Alison Verhagen, senior manager of current planning. Verhagen said staff reached out to the two restaurants making use of the bylaw last week. …Read the full story
The most affected region in Greater Victoria is the stretch running from Port Renfrew to Jordan facing westward with 533 customers affected. Worsening weather conditions are also impacting BC Ferries, which has announced cancellations for several routes, including the Swartz Bay-to-Tsawwassen route, for Monday morning. “We don’t take the decision to cancel sailings lightly, as […]
The development for 7 Erskine Lane has been through various iterations, and is now in the final stages before construction begins. …Read the full story
Single-direction pathways through the vendor sites and shop-don’t-stop guidelines, to avoid clusters of shoppers, as well as recommendations to avoid touching items without purchasing, are in effect to ensure the safety of shoppers and vendors. Market goers can find a list of vendors and their profiles ahead of time at esquimaltmarket.com, along with a market […]