B.C airforce vet makes surprise reunion with jet he trained on in 1959
B.C airforce vet makes surprise reunion with jet he trained on in 1959
https://www.pqbnews.com/home2/bc-airforce-vet-makes-surprise-reunion-with-jet-he-trained-on-in-1959-7431067
F-86 Sabre jet outside ANAVETS in Sidney holds special for Saanich resident Dennis Jaques
UVic geologist wins $850K Kyoto Prize for research on Earth's history
UVic geologist wins $850K Kyoto Prize for research on Earth's history
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/uvic-geologist-wins-850k-kyoto-prize-for-research-on-earths-history-9186753
Considered the Japanese equivalent of the Nobel Prize, the Kyoto Prize is presented internationally to individuals who have made significant contributions in science, technology, arts and philosophy
Centennial Square redesign drops fountain, keeps artwork, cuts down a giant tree
Centennial Square redesign drops fountain, keeps artwork, cuts down a giant tree
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/centennial-square-redesign-drops-fountain-keeps-artwork-cuts-down-a-giant-tree-9158765
Objectives include being able to accommodate more people, improving sight lines and providing “joy and whimsy” through things like a splash pad. There has been strenuous opposition to removing the fountain.
Canada Day events 2024: Where to celebrate around Vancouver Island
Canada Day events 2024: Where to celebrate around Vancouver Island
https://www.timescolonist.com/life/canada-day-events-2024-where-to-celebrate-around-vancouver-island-9154663
Check out one of the many free celebrations and festivals being held on Vancouver Island to celebrate Canada Day this weekend.
Drownings spur politicians to install safety equipment at several beaches
Drownings spur politicians to install safety equipment at several beaches
https://www.cheknews.ca/drownings-spur-politicians-to-install-safety-equipment-at-several-beaches-1211511/
Drownings are spurring politicians to install safety equipment at several of the most popular CRD beaches, including Thetis and Elk lakes.
Bigger than expected construction site blast causes concern in West Shore
Bigger than expected construction site blast causes concern in West Shore
https://www.cheknews.ca/bigger-than-expected-construction-site-blast-causes-concern-across-the-west-shore-1211263/?amp
A bigger than expected scheduled blast at a construction site rocked the West Shore Tuesday morning, causing concern for residents.
‘I owe this plant everything’: Victoria cannabis pioneers share passion for cultivation and education
‘I owe this plant everything’: Victoria cannabis pioneers share passion for cultivation and education - All About Cannabis in Canada
https://www.canadianevergreen.com/culture/i-owe-this-plant-everything-victoria-cannabis-pioneers-share-passion-for-cultivation-and-education/
Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, near the Galloping Goose Trail and Moon Underwater Brewery, the Victoria Cannabis Company has made a home for itself in an incredibly rare scenario as a farm-to-consumer cannabis nursery and cultivation facility.
Golf tournament forced to find more billets after short-term rentals curtailed
Golf tournament forced to find more billets after short-term rentals curtailed
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/golf-tournament-forced-to-find-more-billets-after-short-term-rentals-curtailed-9109324
Golfers in the Beach Lands Victoria Open golf tournament had to scramble to find accommodation
Victoria goes to court to ban company from managing Airbnbs anywhere in city - Claims business is renting 4 downtown condos without licences
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-airbnb-bylaw-city-court-order-1.7233984
Saanich warns of complete road closures along Shelbourne Street this summer
Saanich warns of complete road closures along Shelbourne Street this summer
https://www.cheknews.ca/saanich-warns-of-complete-road-closures-along-shelbourne-street-this-summer-1209383/
The District of Saanich is warning drivers of upcoming road closures along Shelbourne Street this summer due to construction.
