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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 sa国际传媒 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.
Some outdoor recreation facilities to reopen starting Thursday

Some outdoor recreation facilities to reopen starting Thursday

Some of Greater Victoria鈥檚 outdoor recreation facilities will reopen Thursday, May 14, as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Don鈥檛 expect everything to go 鈥榖ack to normal鈥 next week, premier says

Don鈥檛 expect everything to go 鈥榖ack to normal鈥 next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, sa国际传媒 Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
Ferry travel to Alert Bay permitted again, but mayor says stay home

Ferry travel to Alert Bay permitted again, but mayor says stay home

People are free to travel by ferry to and from Alert Bay on Cormorant Island after a local state of emergency was lifted Saturday, but the village mayor is advising visitors and residents to stay home.
Province looking for pandemic feedback from sa国际传媒 residents

Province looking for pandemic feedback from sa国际传媒 residents

The sa国际传媒 government has launched a survey to learn more about how residents are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 75,000 people have completed the Your Story, Our Future survey, which went live on Tuesday. It will be available on the B.
North Cowichan to set up tenting sites for the homeless

North Cowichan to set up tenting sites for the homeless

Short-term tenting sites with a 鈥渇amily cluster鈥 of campers are going to be set up for homeless people in North Cowichan in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Dave Obee: Giving credit where it鈥檚 due for Rapid Relief Fund鈥檚 success

Dave Obee: Giving credit where it鈥檚 due for Rapid Relief Fund鈥檚 success

As we wrap up the most important fundraising project in sa国际传媒 history, it is important that we acknowledge and thank the people who helped to make the Rapid Relief Fund a great success. The fund ( RapidReliefFund.