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Washington State Ferries suspends service to Sidney for winter

Washington State Ferries suspends service to Sidney for winter

Seasonal service suspension starts Jan. 5 with service resuming March 29, 2020
Sidney to host open house to update residents on Reay Creek Dam project

Sidney to host open house to update residents on Reay Creek Dam project

Final designs for the project are expect in April
Peninsula business leaders question aspects of Central Saanich’s climate change plan

Peninsula business leaders question aspects of Central Saanich’s climate change plan

Concerns focus on available legislative tools and costs
Cannabis cultivation in North Saanich vows to not cause a stink, could open as early as May 2020

Cannabis cultivation in North Saanich vows to not cause a stink, could open as early as May 2020

Rushco Properties, which plans to lease the facility to pot growers, has already received interest
Fog, possible showers, and full ferries in Greater Victoria on last Sunday of 2019

Fog, possible showers, and full ferries in Greater Victoria on last Sunday of 2019

Mostly cloudy skies, some road condition changes and traffic
Booming tech sector in Greater Victoria could be threatened by lack of physical space, executive talent

Booming tech sector in Greater Victoria could be threatened by lack of physical space, executive talent

Tech sector’s economic impact on the region is expected to exceed $10 billion by 2030
Greater Victoria’s rental vacancy rate to rise in 2020: CMHC

Greater Victoria’s rental vacancy rate to rise in 2020: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation also predicts fewer housing starts
Greater Victoria realtors, businesses cover costs so 175 kids can see ‘Frozen 2’ for free

Greater Victoria realtors, businesses cover costs so 175 kids can see ‘Frozen 2’ for free

Free Saanich screening to honour two Oak Bay girls killed in 2017
North Saanich looks to recognize small business and volunteers in 2020

North Saanich looks to recognize small business and volunteers in 2020

North Saanich Mayor Geoff Orr also said that the district will review several plans, including OCP
New Central Saanich climate goal calls for 4,800 EVs on road by 2030

New Central Saanich climate goal calls for 4,800 EVs on road by 2030

Central Saanich wants to reduce GHGs by 45 per cent by 2030, up from 35 per cent