Final Creekside Concerts event a multicultural affair in Oak Bay
Bike-powered concert include Lekwungen welcome, draws awareness to creekEvert Lindquist / August 4, 2021
Month: August 2021
Greater Victoria photographer creates vivid story of Nagasaki bomb aftermath
Ken Mizokoshi’s collective work has been featured in Japan, New York City; Victoria could be next?Christine van Reeuwyk / August 4, 2021
Greater Victoria police and fire departments spearhead toy drive for children at VGH
July 30 event sees toys of all kinds delivered for children in hospital’s pediatrics unitMegan Atkins-Baker / August 4, 2021
The Francophone Games are on again for Greater Victoria
Multifaceted event cancelled for 2021 is a go for 2022, organizers sayRick Stiebel / August 3, 2021
Completion of E & N Trail section in Langford creates continuous 13-kilometre route
Stretch between Atkins Avenue railway crossing and Savory Elementary trail’s newest linkRick Stiebel / August 3, 2021
Langford’s Starlight Stadium to host two-day music festival
All Ways Home features homegrown talent Jesse Roper headlining, along with Snotty Nose Rez KidsZoe Ducklow / August 3, 2021
PQBeat: Island Health’s Dr. Mike Benusic discusses impact of COVID-19 vaccinations
Podcast: Medical health officer shares thoughts on pandemicPQB News Staff / August 3, 2021
B.C. reports 742 new COVID cases, 1 death over August long weekend
A total of 81.4 per cent of people ages 12 and older have received their first doseKatya Slepian / August 3, 2021
Victoria police nab 24 impaired drivers over busy long weekend
Backlog of paperwork and towing orders prompt police to shut down Saturday roadblock an hour earlyVictoria News Staff / August 3, 2021
Nine-year-old Chilliwack girl presents Lytton mayor with $3,440 from lemonade sales
Emily Loewen’s donation may be used to help re-stock the Lytton library once it’s rebuiltEric Welsh / August 3, 2021
1st cruise ship docks in Puerto Rico since pandemic began
Ship was traveling at 70% capacity, with some 4,500 people aboardThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Canada’s Ellie Black finishes fourth in women’s beam, Biles takes bronze
Biles picked up the seventh medal of her Olympic career after pulling out of earlier eventsThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
In call with Biden, Trudeau talks trade, border ‘collaboration’ and Olympic soccer
U.S. president basks in basket of Montreal smoked-meat sandwiches won when Tampa Bay won Stanley CupThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Dating changed during the pandemic, apps are following suit
New tools will allow users to get to know people better onlineThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Thousands flee homes outside Athens as heat fuels wildfires
Flames fuelled by heat wave that reached 45 C in the areaThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
After Beirut blast, winning justice becomes a life’s mission
Quest to expose corruption and negligence powers survivors in wake of port disasterThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
‘Enough is enough’: Montreal police promise action after shooting leaves three dead
Brazen triple homicide leaves neighbourhood scared for their safetyThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
B.C. to mark Sept. 30 as day of commemoration for residential school victims, survivors
Sept. 30 has been made a federal holidayKatya Slepian / August 3, 2021
Saanich police find 10 replica firearms and a variety of drugs during traffic stop
Replica firearms coupled with drugs are a major cause for concern, police saySaanich News Staff / August 3, 2021
Opposition NDP calls for public inquiry into Alberta’s COVID-19 response
Hoffman: ‘It is clear that Albertans can no longer trust their own government to keep them safe’The Canadian Press / August 3, 2021