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Sidney boat ramp to stay open during pandemic after outcry

Sidney boat ramp to stay open during pandemic after outcry

After receiving a torrent of calls from recreational boaters over the closing of the town’s only public boat ramp, the Town of Sidney reversed its decision late Thursday.
In Nanaimo, 24/7 shelter to open in June for city’s homeless people

In Nanaimo, 24/7 shelter to open in June for city’s homeless people

A new around-the-clock shelter is opening in Nanaimo in June to help vulnerable residents during the pandemic. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Saanich Fair could be cancelled

Saanich Fair could be cancelled

Western sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s longest continually running agricultural fair could be cancelled this year due to the pandemic, says the president of the society that stages the Saanich Fair.
Rent is due: worries about being able to pay

Rent is due: worries about being able to pay

Property managers, landlords and building owners are bracing for bad news today, as the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the economy is expected once again to disrupt the property rental market.
‘Doing our part’: matching offer for Rapid Relief Fund

‘Doing our part’: matching offer for Rapid Relief Fund

Donate at RapidReliefFund.ca . More options below. A matching challenge from Vancity was almost halfway to its goal on Thursday evening.
Comment: Van Isle Windows, with many precautions, restarts manufacturing

Comment: Van Isle Windows, with many precautions, restarts manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every local business — the ones owned and operated by your friends and neighbours. There are thousands of stories about the impact of the pandemic on business; here is one.
Saanich to consider allowing temporary roadside stands

Saanich to consider allowing temporary roadside stands

Saanich council will discuss the possibility of allowing temporary roadside stands during the COVID-19 pandemic at its meeting next Monday, while the clock ticks for one woman’s flower stand.
Butchart Gardens reopens with restrictions; limited food service, no seating

Butchart Gardens reopens with restrictions; limited food service, no seating

Butchart Gardens has reopened after temporarily closing on March 26 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Friday’s reopening of the 22-hectare attraction on the Saanich Peninsula comes with new safety protocols.
Island pilot, a ‘perfect brother,’ among missing in military helicopter crash

Island pilot, a ‘perfect brother,’ among missing in military helicopter crash

A pilot from Vancouver Island is one of five crew members missing after a Cyclone helicopter crash off the coast of Greece Wednesday that claimed the life of at least one member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Cargo-only sailings opened up for passengers: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries

Cargo-only sailings opened up for passengers: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries is allowing some sailing that were previously for cargo only to accept passengers. Changes affect the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route and the Duke Point-Tsawwassen route.