The backdrop made the point: dozens of tourists lined up in the sun Friday, waiting for processing before boarding a Seattle-bound ferry.
“Just imagine if it was raining and cold,” said Darrell Bryan, president of Clipper Vacations, at a press conference beside the crowds. “We had so many complaints with regard to the facility.”
READBefore they had their first chance to jeer or cheer Victoria city council’s discussion on banning camping on city boulevards, anti-poverty activists were granted their wish to be heard.
READThe University of Victoria will open a new school in September 2011 – its first in 20 years.
READPrevious grant proves inadequate to run early hours
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Michael Jarosz of Victoria has emerged as the top 18-year-old sailor in Canada.
READLast night’s defeat at the hands of the New West Salmonbellies in their WLA Final series opener was a tough pill for the Shamrocks to swallow.
READAfter a disappointing defeat the week before, the Victoria Rebels spirits were lifted after hammering the Chilliwack Huskers 70-13 Saturday, improving their B.C. Football Conference record to 3-3.
READThe Hotel Association of Canada has awarded The Fairmont Empress the prestigious 5 Green Key award through its Green Key Eco-Rating program.
READAugust was not good to the Greater Victoria real estate market.
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The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria displays hundreds of pieces from its Asian Arts collection in Miniature Arts of China and Japan, scheduled to run Sept. 3 to Jan. 16.
READMany re-marry for companionship, financial considerations
READWhile Victoria council recently approved portable washrooms for a growing street population camping along Pandora Avenue, the new amenities may soon prove unnecessary.
READThe land already exists. Volunteers among Victoria’s various church congregations are willing. Now, all that’s needed is coordinating with the professionals and the funders to put these resources to good use helping the poor and homeless.
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