Southern Vancouver Island’s old-growth protest enters fourth week counting three blockades
Provincial government’s silence ‘ominous’ and ‘worrisome’ say Port Renfrew protestersBinny Paul, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / August 31, 2020
Month: August 2020
Colwood unanimously agrees to ban use of rat poison
City staff will educate residents on harmful effects of rodenticidesAaron Guillen / August 31, 2020
Housing expert hired as Central Saanich’s new CAO
Christine Culham leaves Capital Regional District for hometown jobWolf Depner / August 31, 2020
Royal BC Museum adds IMAX feature full-time
Province helps museum purchase $3.8M theatreRick Stiebel / August 31, 2020
1,100 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. following continued surge over weekend
Roughly 5,790 people in B.C. have tested positive for the contagious respiratory virus since JanuaryAshley Wadhwani / August 31, 2020
Teachers’ union slams B.C.’s return-to-school plan; says ad with Dr. Henry is ‘unrealistic’
Better ventilation, remote learning options and more teachers needed, Teri Mooring saysKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Tourism operators pivot from guiding to beach cleaning
Corona killed their tours, but created a great opportunity to do a shoreline cleanZoe Ducklow, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / August 31, 2020
Fruit Tree Gleaning Program returns to Sooke
Program connects local fruit tree owners and volunteer harvestersSooke News Staff / August 31, 2020
VicPD has seized over 60 replica firearms in 2020
The latest was seized on Saturday by Victoria policeVictoria News Staff / August 31, 2020
Sidney drops notification of schools, daycares and parents before hearing on cannabis store
Lawyer representing retailer says society ‘well past’ demonizing cannabisWolf Depner / August 31, 2020
Climate change creating vast new glacial lakes, future flooding risk: research
Many glacial lakes are located in thinly inhabited locales such as GreenlandThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Head in the clouds: Sooke resident recalls former career as astronaut training officer
Dr. Parvez Kumar trained Canadians Chris Hadfield and Julie PayetteAaron Guillen / August 31, 2020
Want a latte? Bring a mask: Starbucks to make face coverings mandatory in Canada
Customers without masks will be able to order via the drive-thru, curb-side pickup or ordering for deliveryKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
UPDATE: Suspect in Ladysmith hit and run plans to turn himself in to RCMP
The suspect is not currently in custody, and no charges have been laidLadysmith News Staff / August 31, 2020
Feds ‘looking into’ alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges
Cameron Jay Ortis is charged with Security of Information Act violations, breach of trust and a computer-related offenceThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
B.C. RCMP still searching for man with Okanagan connection wanted on drug charges
Robert Heltman wanted out of Vancouver of possession of drugs, weaponJennifer Smith / August 31, 2020
West Shore RCMP suspect link in pair of bike-riding robberies
Man described as Caucasian in his mid 20s, around 5’10”, with slim buildAaron Guillen / August 31, 2020
BC Ferries anticipating busy terminals on Labour Day weekend
Ferry corporation issues travel tips for those planning to sail Sept. 3-7Nanaimo News Staff / August 31, 2020
Salmon Arm pharmacist fined, suspended for involvement in drug sales scheme
Pharmacy owner agrees to $25,000 fine, complete ethics course for health-care professionalsLachlan Labere / August 31, 2020
First round of COVID-19 cost B.C. government $600 million
Fall of revenue included $285 million for ICBCTom Fletcher / August 31, 2020