FINLAYSON: COVID-related job losses concentrated in urban areas… especially Metro Vancouver
The biggest job losses, in absolute terms, have been in Metro VancouverWire Service / September 30, 2020
Month: September 2020
Study finds no ‘harmonious solution’ to Saanich off-leash dog restrictions
Cadboro Bay Residents’ Association present findings to council Sept. 28Devon Bidal / September 30, 2020
VicPD explains why calls for service can’t be compared to years before 2019
Department launches Open VicPD, new platform in aim to be transparentVictoria News Staff / September 30, 2020
Long-time Central Saanich councillor named NDP candidate for Saanich North and the Islands
King, who joins election campaign one week after its start, hopes to unseat Adam OlsenWolf Depner / September 30, 2020
Game over: Toronto Blue Jays ousted from MLB playoffs after 8-2 loss to Rays
Tampa Bay sweeps wild-card matchup in two straight gamesThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Saanich officers re-unite for Tour de Rock
Eight alumni from Saanich Police Department rideTravis Paterson / September 30, 2020
WorkLink march in Langford supports Orange Shirt Day
Ahousaht Prayer Song sets the toneRick Stiebel / September 30, 2020
BC Parks Foundation has collected 950,000 wildlife pics, thanks to outdoor enthusiasts
Foundation launched B.C.’s Big Nature Challenge to learn, understand conservation needsJanelle Swift / September 30, 2020
B.C. counts 125 new COVID-19 cases, up to 1,284 active
No new deaths or health care facility outbreaksTom Fletcher / September 30, 2020
Health Canada green-lights rapid COVID-19 test
Health Canada approved the BCube test from Hyris Ltd. in the United Kingdom Sept. 23The Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Langford launches new campaign to support local eateries
Participating eateries will introduce a new dish and a discountVictoria News Staff / September 30, 2020
Wetland property next to Saanich home donated for parkland through will
Brian Patriquin gained a love of nature and the environment spending time at Cedar Hill propertyDon Descoteau / September 30, 2020
PHOTOS: Tour de Rock riders zoom through Sooke, visit big donor
11-year-old Sooke girl raised over $10,000 for Tour de Rock with bottle driveAaron Guillen / September 30, 2020
6 puppies rescued in mass seizure on Princeton farm die from illness: BC SPCA
Of the 97 distressed horses, cats and dogs seized, most of the puppies suffered from parvoJen Zielinski / September 30, 2020
U.S. boater fined $1,000 for violation of Quarantine Act
49-year-old man entered Canada to visit girlfriend in SurreyNick Greenizan / September 30, 2020
British Columbians divulge worst driving habits in survey
Finder.com looks into dangerous and reckless driving habits across the countryAshley Wadhwani / September 30, 2020
B.C. Greens introduce all-women slate for Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay ridings
School trustee Nicole Duncan assumes Oak Bay-Gordon Head candidacyTravis Paterson / September 30, 2020
Sooke seeks feedback on new building regulation bylaw
In addition to the online survey, a virtual online meeting takes place Oct. 22Sooke News Staff / September 30, 2020
B.C. VOTES 2020: Businesses now owe $6 billion in deferred tax payments
COVID-19 relief from remittance to province ends with SeptemberTom Fletcher / September 30, 2020
Long-term care study credits fewer COVID deaths in B.C. than Ont. to funding, policy
The study was published Wednesday in the Canadian Medical Association JournalThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020