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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’s 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 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s 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.
Pacific Rim park set to reopen, but Tofino mayor would still like visitors to stay away

Pacific Rim park set to reopen, but Tofino mayor would still like visitors to stay away

More than half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s national parks — including Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim — are set to open for day use next week but Tofino’s mayor is urging non-residents to wait for direction from public health officials.
Drop in traffic and revenue triggers change in credit rating for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries

Drop in traffic and revenue triggers change in credit rating for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries

A massive drop in traffic and revenue has triggered a credit rating agency to change its view of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries. DBRS Morningstar has changed sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries’ trend to negative from stable, though it confirmed the corporation’s credit rating as A (high).
Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month

Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month

The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.
'No end in sight': sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks

'No end in sight': sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks

Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s history.
Returning students to see smaller class sizes, strict health measures

Returning students to see smaller class sizes, strict health measures

One-way corridors, exterior doors used by set groups and the optional wearing of masks are some of the things that Greater Victoria School District students can expect if they choose to return to classes Monday.