Weekend events rolling through Great Victoria

Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria returns to Greater Victoria this weekend. (Black Press Media)
From bike competitions to Langford’s show and shine, family-friendly fun takes over region

TEAAM Aeromedical President Miles Randell demonstrates how to load and unload patients from a helicopter in Campbell River on Nov. 4, 2021. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

Newly-launched Island-based air rescue team has few equivalents in North America
Sicamous residents Cathy and Ernie Baynes will celebrate their 72nd anniversary on September 2, 2022. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

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Hundreds of pot shops to receive deliveries after cyberattack on partner: OCS

Hundreds of pot shops to receive deliveries after cyberattack on partner: OCS
A taste of Salt Spring, handmade with heart

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BCGEU president Stephanie Smith addresses members walking the picket line at the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s Delta distribution centre on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (James Smith/North Delta Reporter).

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Anyone with information on any of these individuals is asked to call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit the website victoriacrimestoppers.ca for more information.

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Aug. 16
Many crops on Vancouver Island like peppers and tomatoes got late starts because of the cold spring. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Spring’s cold shoulder has left Vancouver Island farmers behind
Residents in the capital region can safely dispose of Household Hazardous Waste products for FREE at the Hartland Depot.

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    Jordan Smith get some air during men’s wakeboarding at the Wake Provincials at Sproat Lake on Saturday, Aug. 13. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

    B.C. wakeboarding provincials ride over Sproat Lake

    Moms Stop the Harm tied purple ribbons along Robson Street in Vancouver on Tuesday Aug. 16 to memorialize the 10,000 people who have died of toxic drugs in B.C. since a public health emergency was declared in 2016. (Cole Schisler/Black Press Media)

    VIDEO: Moms take to B.C. streets, tying purple ribbons to honour 10,000 lives lost to drug poisonings

    BCGEU union members take to the picket line at the BC Liquor Distribution Branch’s Delta distribution centre on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (James Smith/North Delta Reporter)

    VIDEO: B.C. public service workers begin job action amid bargaining breakdown

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    Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered what they are calling a “weak spot” in the virus that causes COVID-19. This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus, isolated from a patient in the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/NIAID-RML via AP

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    “Key vulnerability” is found in all major variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19

    High temperatures are expected to ease on Friday Aug. 19. (Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)

    7 new B.C. single-day temperature records set amid August heat wave

    The highest temperatures were recorded in Lillooet where it reached 38.2 C

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    A collection of flower offerings sits on a ledge outside the Metchosin Country Store, in the wake of the death of co-owner Adriana Ko. (Cathy Webster/Black Press Media)

    Flowers, condolences pour in to honour Metchosin corner store co-owner

    Community support shown for family of Adriana Ko, who died recently at 51

    The community fridge at Rock Bay in Victoria will be repaired or replaced after an online fundraiser came through. Its heavy use indicated a need, as organizers seek out a site for a second fridge to feed those who may need it. (Community Fridge Victoria/Instagram)

    Residents rally to raise cash to fix or replace Victoria community fridge

    Rock Bay pantry and fridge open at all times to battle local food security

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    Obituaries

    Peter E. Ewert

    Jan 9th, 2022

    Dr. Elizabeth Phebe Chartrand (neé Gray)

    Nov 23rd, 2021

    Stanley Cliffton Kinkead

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    Metamorphosis by Peter Vogelaar stands on Oak Bay Avenue near Hampshire. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

    PHOTOS: Oak Bay pairs opera and ice cream with sculpture launch

    Arts Alive 2022 officially opens with musical event

    Colwood’s Juan de Fuca branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library is the latest location in the region to be featured in a Netflix original production, appearing in Rescued by Ruby earlier this year. (Greater Victoria Public Library/Facebook)

    Colwood library added to growing list of Netflix filming locations

    Three original Netflix productions have now been filmed in Greater Victoria

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    FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, an NHL logo is displayed as Washington Capitals players skate prior to NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey game against the New York Islanders in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

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    Players reported fear of being labelled selfish, taking up too many resources

    Vancouver, British Columbia, players wait in the dugout during a weather delay in their baseball game against Canada at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Tom E. Puskar

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    This undated image provided by Stellantis shows the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. (Stellantis via AP)

    Gas-powered muscle cars drive into the sunset, turn electric

    Dodge will stop making gasoline versions of Challenger and Charger muscle cars by end of next year

    Restaurants and other hospitality operations are struggling to find staff, but they aren’t the only industry affected, according to Vancouver Island job market watchers. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

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    An avid flier, M5 owner Rod Lewis also has a float-mountain Carbon Cub aircraft carried on the aft deck, which captured the attention of those walking the dock to view the colossal craft. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

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    Hedy Sutulov celebrates her 108th birthday with her friends on Aug. 10, 2022 at Chartwell Birchwood Retirement Residence where she lives. She turned 108 on Aug. 18, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

    VIDEO: Active B.C. senior described by friend as ‘feisty’ celebrates 108th birthday

    Hedy Sutolov, who hiked Mt. Cheam when she was 90, turned 108 on Aug. 18

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