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Ryder Hesjedal鈥檚 Tour de Victoria won鈥檛 happen this year

Ryder Hesjedal鈥檚 Tour de Victoria won鈥檛 happen this year

The Ryder Hesjedal鈥檚 Tour de Victoria presented by Scotiabank, scheduled for Aug. 22, will not be held this year. Organizers said hosting the Tour鈥檚 3,000 bike riders would not聽be possible due to the sa国际传媒
Canadian Premier League looking to resume play based in P.E.I.

Canadian Premier League looking to resume play based in P.E.I.

Going from sa国际传媒鈥檚 west coast island to its east coast island could salvage the soccer season for Pacific FC. Prince Edward Island could be the solution for playing out the 2020 pro Canadian Premier League campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vancouver Island Blues Bash cancelled for 2020

Vancouver Island Blues Bash cancelled for 2020

The Victoria Jazz Society has cancelled the 27th edition of the Vancouver Island Blues Bash due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizers cite the federal decision to close the border to non-essential travel and the sa国际传媒
Some outdoor recreation facilities reopening in Strathcona Regional District

Some outdoor recreation facilities reopening in Strathcona Regional District

The Strathcona Regional District has reopened several outdoor amenities, though many will remain closed for the time being.
Conference Board expects sa国际传媒 economy to shrink 3.8%

Conference Board expects sa国际传媒 economy to shrink 3.8%

While it is bullish on sa国际传媒鈥檚 economy next year, the Conference Board of sa国际传媒 suggests the provincial economy will contract by 3.8聽per聽cent this year due in part to the province鈥檚 reliance on tourism and trade with Asia.
Harbour Air picks up pace, adds flights

Harbour Air picks up pace, adds flights

Harbour Air is rolling out flight services as it ramps up operations under new safety measures to protect passengers and crew from COVID-19.
Nanaimo OKs on-street patios, sidewalk seating

Nanaimo OKs on-street patios, sidewalk seating

Nanaimo鈥檚 downtown eateries have been thrown a lifeline now that city hall has approved new on-street patios and is allowing more seating on sidewalks to make up for lost seats indoors.
Neighbours report more disruptions after homeless campers move into hotel

Neighbours report more disruptions after homeless campers move into hotel

Residents of a Gorge Road condo building say they are afraid for their safety and have seen a spike in social disorder since former residents of Topaz Park moved into a neighbouring hotel.
As outbreaks ease, push is on to allow more care-home visits

As outbreaks ease, push is on to allow more care-home visits

With no reported outbreaks in seniors homes in the Island Health, Northern Health or Interior Health regions, it might be time to look at approaches to restrictions on visitations, says sa国际传媒鈥檚 seniors advocate.
Comment: Without lifeline, tourism industry faces mass failure

Comment: Without lifeline, tourism industry faces mass failure

A commentary by the CEOs of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and Destination Greater Victoria. This is Tourism Week across the country.