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Public Service Announcement - #RemembranceDay Sail Past On November 11, 2020, Royal Canadian Navy ships - HMCS Saskatoon, HMCS Brandon, and Orca-class Patrol Cr...aft Training vessels - will be conducting a sail past of the Victoria, BC shoreline. A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from 443 Squadron will also participate for portions of the sail past. The public is encouraged to watch the sail past via our livestream. If you wish to watch the sail past in-person, please respect the Provincial Health Authority's requirements of physical distancing and wearing of masks. #BeKindBeCalmBeSafe #RCNRemembers #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

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Thank you to Simone Conner and the entire volunteer community through Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon Vancouver Island for the summer initiative to help support local b...usinesses while helping to raise much needed funds for our Vancouver Island children facing some of the most devastating health challenges possible :( I know this pandemic is taking a toll on so many and our local small businesses are struggling immensely...so this campaign is such an important win win win for so many!! UnWined Outside 2020!!! Check this out and please please order raffle tickets!! Here are my photos of some of the local restaurants that are taking part and hope if possible at all...please help support your local favorite restaurant taking part and purchase much needed raffle ticket to Make a Wish!! If we help sell out the raffles we will have raised over $100,000 for Make a Wish and in a year where every local fundraising event has been cancelled we can do this!!! Many more posts to come as I keep heading out to support these incredible local businesses :) all by social distancing as well!!! Chuck's Burger Bar!! Moxie's Grill & Bar!! Finn's Harbour-Front Restaurant & Oyster Bar!! Frankie's Modern Diner Victoria!! and many more!! Check them all out this summer if you can!!

Announcing the WestShore Chamber Job Board You asked, we acted! We are pleased to announce the WestShore Chamber job board for job seekers and employers in the WestShore area. During this extraordinary time, we are happy to offer this service at no cost to both members and non-members in the WestShore community. Please click here to find out more. ... https://www.westshore.bc.ca/jobboard.html See more

The more information you have, the better you can prepare! To stay in the know on #COVID19 and the resources available for your #Cdnbiz during this pandemic, si...gn up for the Canadian Business Resilience Network #COVID19 newsletter here: https://chamber.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe #BizResilience See more

London Drugs stores in Greater Victoria will be setting aside shelf space to sell products on behalf of local businesses that were forced to close due to COVID-...19. The retailer announced today that it would begin offering its seasonal areas to local venders. If you operate a business and would like to participate in this program, or know of someone who may, the following link includes additional information: https://www.londondrugs.com/local-central-application.html

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BC Transit COVID-19 updates BC Transit is continuing to provide transportation services customers can rely on as we recognize people still need to get to work..., including at healthcare facilities, or other activities such as weekly grocery shopping trips. BC Transit places the safety of our riders, staff, and communities as our top priority. The Province of BC and the Provincial Health Officer continue to lead the response to COVID-19, and BC Transit is taking their advice to identify and implement new measures to enhance safety throughout the BC Transit system. We want to assure you we are taking the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation seriously, and we are implementing plans based on advice from health experts. We have already implemented enhanced measures in response to COVID-19 including: Enhanced cleaning on buses and at BC Transit facilities Communication to staff and customers about physical distancing procedures Rear door loading (as available) Not collecting fares Limiting passenger capacity to support physical distancing Enhancing the red line for passengers to stand behind Updates from BC Transit are available below. For more information, please visit BCTransit.com/COVID19 Vinyl panels on light duty buses As our light duty buses do not have a rear door for loading, BC Transit will begin installing vinyl panels to support physical distancing for transit operators and customers. Light duty buses are largely used for handyDART and community transit services. For our light duty bus fleet, these steps are in addition to other safety and physical distancing measures implemented including: Enhanced cleaning on buses and at facilities Not collecting fares Limiting passenger capacity Communication to staff and customers about physical distancing procedures Extension of rear door boarding and not collecting fares BC Transit will be extending our rear door boarding and not collecting fares procedures until April 30, 2020. The extension means customers do not need to purchase monthly passes or other fares for the month of April. Details about refund processes for March and April fare products will be available when we announce the return to regular fare collection. Thank you to front line staff BC Transit is sending a thank you out to staff providing front line services during the response to COVID-19. Our team, including our transit operators, are working hard to ensure essential transportation services are available for those who need to get to work in essential service industries, get their weekly groceries, or pick up a prescription. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

BC Transit to limit number of passengers for physical distancing From the organization: BC Transit is taking additional measures to support physical distancin...g by reducing the number of passengers on board BC Transit buses. As of Monday, March 30, our transit operators will be monitoring passenger capacity based on direction from BC Transit operations. This will allow additional space in-between customers, and provide space for people to move within the bus if they feel necessary. With changes at post-secondary schools, primary and secondary schools, businesses and government agencies, BC Transit has seen a decrease in ridership of about 50 to 70 per cent depending on the transit system. We do not anticipate pass-ups with this change based on current ridership statistics, and if there are pass-ups we will track the instances through our normal process and make adjustments are required. We ask customers to please leave plenty of time for their transit trip to allow for physical distancing, and thank our customers for their patience. BC Transit has already implemented the following physical distancing measures: Rear door loading, except for those with accessible needs Not collecting fares Enhancing the red line for customers to remain behind to provide physical distance from the operator Promoting good etiquette on transit for physical distance including providing space for other customers and checking passenger loads before traveling We are also reviewing service levels in communities across the province, and will continue to make adjustments based on resource availability and ensuring appropriate physical distancing can be practiced. We are continuing to be there for those that need transportation services including people going to work at healthcare facilities and other critical services, and going for a weekly grocery trip. If you have questions or comments, please contact your local transit office through BCTransit.com or call your local transit office.

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Last night I woke up in a free fall. Head hot, body cold. Breathing felt laboured. Chest was tight. My thoughts were dark and dangerous. And panic was building.... It was 1:21am. 11 years ago this month, my Dad asked me, "if I ever wanted to go skydiving?" We had just finished church and we were standing in the lobby "fellowshipping." That's Christianese for "shooting the shit." Before answering, I quickly noted his question deserved 100% on Rotten Tomatoes for its "random yet intoxicating effect." My ego spoke first. "Absolutely, I've wanted to skydive my entire life..wait.. why." Dad was already walking away. Dad? He returned with a professional skydive instructor named Kyle who offered to take me up after lunch. My ego swore. My higher self didn't want to hurt Kyle's feelings. "Oh wow, today, that would be amazing Kyle. That's so nice of you!!" Also, is it hot in here? 4 hours later we were pulling up to Skydive Carolina. I had wrangled my nephew, Luke, to dive with me as well and he looked as excited/white as me. We arrived and they quickly took us into a little room. Made us watch a blurry video on the basics of skydiving. After removing the VHS tape they handed us a liability form. I jokingly said, "If I die, I promise I won't sue you guys." Nobody laughed. We geared up. Practiced our moves. Then walked out to the crowded plane. As first timers, we were only allowed to jump if we were attached to a grown person so there I sat awkwardly attached to Kyle. We took off. 15 min later Kyle held out his altimeter showing we had just passed 10K. "We're close," he screamed in my ear. At 14,000 feet the door to the plane slid open. "Isn't that, you know, dangerous? I wanted to say. My chest tightened. Next thing I knew, human beings everywhere were jumping out of the plane like it was the most logical thing in the world to do. I suppose it was. When it was my turn, Kyle pointed at the door. I stood up in a daze, walked while dragging a grown man behind me and stopped at the edge and peered over. Thoughts dark and dangerous. NOW, Kyle screamed out. While my brain attempted to process, my legs obeyed. Next thing I knew, the wind was whipping my face and the ground was getting closer. After a few seconds of a building panic I remembered something. I'm not alone. Plus we have a parachute. In that moment my mindset shifted and I actually enjoyed the rest of the free fall and subsequent 5 min float back down to earth. When we landed I felt reborn. I turned to see Luke landing and ran over to him. We hugged like we had just escaped death. It was late afternoon. I hadn't told Angie or the kids and actually didn't until the following week when I flew back home and casually put a DVD in the player and said, "hey check out this cool thing I did." It remains one of the greatest experiences of my life. So why did last night feel so dark? And dangerous. And unsafe? Physiologically speaking, my brain was giving the exact same messages as it did when I went skydiving yet for some reason my interpretation of them was completely different. Last night's hot and cold was now labeled as possible flu. The tight chest as panic. The rapid heartbeat was danger. Covid-19? Of course, it wasn't Covid-19. It wasn't even dangerous. I was simply free falling. It wasn't until I made this connection that all of my symptoms vanished as quickly as they came. Skydiving is incredible for one reason. Ok, 2. It's done in tandem and there's a parachute. Hell, there's even an emergency parachute should the primary one fail. Falling would be horrific otherwise. A 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Nobody would survive. Hope is a parachute. This is the phrase that finally grounded me at 2:26am. Our world is currently in an involuntary free fall. We didn't sign up for this and there's no VHS instructional video. One day, we were simply yanked from our grounded state and pushed from a plane. We are currently feeling the effects. When falling, it's difficult to get your bearings. Logic is impossible. Our brain is in survival mode and obsessed with one thing. Landing safely. And..there better be toilet paper. How might things be different if we reminded ourselves that despite our fall, we are in tandem. And attached to professionals. And most importantly, we have a parachute. This is not a one way trip to certain death but a journey to a more grounded state. We will survive this. Our parachute is self isolation. Our professionals will lead us home.

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To support local businesses, we have created a Facebook post outlining openings, hour changes and WestShore business updates which will be updated throughout th...e week. This is by no means a complete list! Want your business added to this list? Email us at [email protected] with your business name and operational changes. A big thank you to the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce for sharing this wonderful initiative to support local businesses during COVID-19. Businesses with a * are WestShore Chamber members. WestShore Chamber of Commerce staff are following latest COVID-19 guidelines and are working from home. However, our staff are available by email to assist you. For all general inquiries, please email [email protected] for assistance. Services: ELITE Promotional Marketing * Showroom is closed. However staff are still available behind the scenes to assist you with your promotional merchandise. Email [email protected] or call 250-479-2242 for assistance. Blissful Baskets by Christina Open and offering free delivery to Victoria and area during COVID-19. Westwood Shades & Drapes* Business is open and will offer fabric delivery. Consultations available to be done by video call where samples can be shown, and fabric needs can be discussed. Auxilium Mortgage Corporation * Open for consultations with a mortgage broker by phone. Pennzoil EZ Lube and Car Wash * is open! WestShore Chamber members can receive a free car wash with oil change & a 10% discount on all services! Contact Pennzoil EZ Lube and Car Wash for more details by phone at 250-474-7133. WestsideInstaprint.ca * open with reduced hours from 10am 2pm with preference to do electronic transactions only. Jobs can be emailed in and picked up in the box by the side door. Seriously Creative* - office is closed but still assisting clients over the phone or by video chat. 250-474-4723. Ask them about their spring cleaning package! Coast Capital Savings * has reserved branch hours for seniors and members with compromised immune systems 9:30am - 10:30am. Maxxam Insurance* Open for your insurance needs by phone at 250-391-8809. They can have your insurance delivered or be picked up from the convenience of your vehicle. Island Savings *has online and mobile banking services. You can also contact their Member advice centre at 1-888-597-1083 for banking assistance. Back 2 Back Chiropractic *office is closed but Dr. Samantha is available starting today for phone consults. Please email [email protected] to set up a time to talk or call the clinic to arrange a time. Roller Skate Victoria *has launched an online dance academy and are celebrating with an online membership drive! $40 annual fee (reg $75). Visit rollerskatevictoria.com/rsvonlineda/join/ for more info. North of Hadrian's Kilts and Celtic clothing* has updated hours. They are open Tues - Sat 10 - 6 and Sun 12 - 5. Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique is offering complementary contact lenses with valid prescription to First Responders and essential service providers. Call 250-474-1941 to order and they can have your contact lenses delivered directly to you! "Office Doors are closed but we are still open thru our email and online order form. We are doing the best to help those with their eye health and eye care needs while maintaining the necessary social distancing. Our email is [email protected] and our website is [email protected]" Mr Electric and AireServ open 24/7 for service and repairs Lori Frank Mediation & Consulting is open for business and offering online mediations. In particular, she is working with separated/divorced parents who are needing to discuss parenting and financial issues arising from covid-19. Indigenous Perspectives Society* "Staff are following Work At Home protocols until further notice. Therefore our phone lines are not currently attended. All contact should be made via email: [email protected]. IPS will continue to offer selected virtual and online trainings and will continue to schedule in person delivery for later this year and into 2021. Please contact us to discuss any training or consulting service inquiries" Stillpoint Community Acupuncture *- Jean-Paul is now offering Online Kruger Omni Healing sessions. Booking a session is easy. Visit their website and click the book an appointment button. Choose "Online Kruger Omni Healing" as your appointment type. On your appointment time, just click the link found in the email you'll get from them that says "Begin Your Online Appointment" Victoria Conservatory of Music * "Westhills location: 778-265-5355 (Phones are forwarded to VCM Downtown while office is closed) Downtown phones will remain open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-3:00pm (250-386-5311) and we can be contacted anytime at [email protected]. We're "open" and still teaching music! The Victoria Conservatory of Music faculty, staff, and administration are pleased to announce that continued instructional support is available to all of our students through online platforms! The VCM is shifting to remote learning through a variety of available platforms including Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, and other tools that can best support the individual needs of both students and instructors.New students are welcome! Please call 250-386-5311 or email [email protected] for more information. Downtown phones will remain open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm." Chamber members Samuel and Virginie are offering online individual French courses. Until April 15th they will add 1 lesson for free with any packages of 10 lessons or more - a 10% discount.They are also happy to offer payment plans on the bigger packages of lessons (22 lessons or more). The coupon code to get the 10% discount is: c'est-la-vie More details about the different packages here: https://www.speak-french-now.com/courses/ Sussex Insurance * Advisors are working from home but are available 9am -8pm. Copy this link https://sussexinsurance.com/icbc-renewals/ in your browser and fill out the form for your ICBC Renewal and an agent will be in contact. MD ESTHETICS is open to receive and ship skincare orders. They are available Tuesdays between 10am-2pm. Call 250-478-2336 or email [email protected] Brookeline Publishing House Inc. - "Weve been a home-based business for many years. Without even having to pivot, we are already up and running for your design and printing needs (forms, flyers, postcards, business cards, posters, etc.). Write to [email protected] for a print quote. We also publish West Shore Voice News. Thats not in print format at the moment (due to all the drop-off points being closed), but we are offering free digital subscriptions to our ENews version, just write to [email protected] to sign up for that." Cloth Castle* on Goldstream Ave is open 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sundays. Curbside pick available for online orders. The Cloth Castle has free face mask patterns available in store or online! Food & Beverage: 328 Taphouse + Grillhouse + Grill * Open for curbside take out. Simply phone in your order 250-940-1870 and they will meet you outside at your car. Bin 4 Burger Lounge Westshore is open for take out and available through Skip the Dishes. Restaurant seating is closed. Right now, save 10% off gift cards purchased online and they will be mailed directly to you! freshii remains open to provide take out and delivery only. Island Poke Langford is open 11am-8pm 7 days a week for take-out and delivery only. Original Pho Vietnamese Eatery is offering take out over the phone and delivery through the TUTTI and DOORDASH websites. Persimmon Tree Modern Korean Cuisine is offering take out from Tuesday to Sunday 12pm-3pm / 4pm - 7:30pm. Ponchos Café & Catering * open with modified hours, Monday to Sunday open 9am 4pm for take-out. Truffles Catering * Open and offering a new home delivery service. Order freshly made and freezer-friendly meals delivered directly to your doorstep with ready-to-heat instructions. Mango Thai * is open for delivery by using their Mango Thai App. Currently limited to a 5km radius. Special 10% off order when using their app! Stick In The Mud Coffee House * open with new hours including Monday Friday 7am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am 3pm. They are also offering bean delivery services for anyone self-isolating. Call to arrange and pay by phone 778-352-0077. White Spot Restaurants *Save 10% on take out orders. Place an order by phone or online. Royal Bay Bakery open for take out only and will be closing at *5pm* daily They are asking that you do not come inside the bakery in groups. If you can send one person in per family/ group this will help them limit the amount of people entering. House of Boateng* PANTRY - Restaurant is closed but Pantry is open! "Think of us as your new corner market and cafe. Enjoy our take and bake dishes, salads, and soups. We have local free range eggs, marinades, vinaigrettes, our famous HOB sauce, dry goods and more!" Open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 11am - 4pm. For pre-orders call 778-432-2233 or email [email protected] Mo:Lé on Millstream is now doing essential food and liquor contactless delivery and curbside pick up. Let us help you stay out of the stores and get what you need. Order online https://molelovesyou.ca Retail: Brown's The Florist* is open and can take orders over the phone or on their website. They accept all major credit cards and can take e-transfer payments if you prefer. Delivery options are available! Westshore hours are: Monday-Friday 9:00 - 6:00 / Saturday 8:30 - 5:30 / Sunday and Holidays 10:00-5:00 Oaktree Naturals* is offering free home delivery as well as call & collect orders! Island Pet Source Langford has adjusted hours. Monday to Friday 9am-6pm / Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm. WIN- Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative* has launched an online shop with new items being added everyday. Visit winonlineshop.ca Cascadia Liquor* has adjusted store hours. Langford is open 9am - 8pm, Eagle Creek is open 11am - 7pm and Colwood is open 11am - 7pm. Delivery and pick up options are available. See their website for more details. Capital Iron * - Both locations are open 10am -5pm. New shopping options have been added including shop from home, shop by appointment, and virtual shopping. Plus free local deliveries with a minimum $50 spend. London Drugs will now have dedicated shopping hours for frontline workers fighting against COVID-19. First responders and health care workers will have exclusive access to all 82 locations during the stores last hour of operation, from 8 to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and from 7 to 8 pm on Sundays. Quality Foods *- All stores are opening at 7am to create a time for Seniors and other customers that are vulnerable to shop with a little extra space. (7am-9am). Thrifty Foods *stores are operating from 8am - 8pm. Senior Shopping Hour is available from 7am-8am. The Market Stores* are open with reduced hours to allow staff to rest and recharge. As of Sunday March 29th, the Market on Millstream will be open Sundays 10am - 6pm and Monday - Saturday 8am -9pm. Save-On-Foods is open from 7am-8am for seniors, those with disabilities or who are vulnerable. They also offer online ordering for pick up and home delivery. Superstore is open from 7am - 8am for seniors and those who are vulnerable. They also offer online ordering for pick up or home delivery. Red Barn Market is open from 7am-8am for seniors and those who are vulnerable. Fairway Markets is open 7am -9am for seniors and those who are vulnerable. Walmart is open from 7am-8am for seniors. Regular hours are reduced to 8am-8pm. They also offer online ordering for pick up or home delivery. Costco Wholesale* "Special Operating Hours for Members Ages 60 or Older Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Costco will temporarily implement special operating hours for members who are 60 and older or who have a physical disability. The pharmacy will also be open during this hour; however the food court will maintain its normal operating schedule." Westshore Town Centre Businesses: Westshore Town Centre* is home to many locally owned businesses and franchises. Although many businesses are currently closed, several restaurants are staying open for take out and delivery services (some via partner apps such as Door Dash and Skip the Dishes). Island Sub * Romeos Shake It Bubble Tea & Juice Sizzling Tandoor Orange Julius Noodlebox Cobs Bread Panago Tim Hortons Additional locally owned stores at WTC that are still open are: Fairway Market Quality Cobbler Opticanada Bosleys by Pet Valu WestShore Bicycles* is open with normal operating hours but reduced staff. The UPS Store Municipalities: Langford City Hall will be closed to the public. Wherever possible, business functions and services will continue using telephone, virtual meetings and by appointment (if absolutely necessary). call 250-478-7882 or email [email protected] for more information. Visit Langford.ca/stayinformed for daily Covid-19 updates. City of Colwood City Hall has limited access by appointment only. Call City Hall by phone at 250-478-5999 or email [email protected] Town of View Royal Town Hall has limited public access beginning Monday, March 23, but municipal operations carry on. Town services are available online, over the phone or by videoconferencing. Please visit the Town's website for further information.

Thanks to all the @yyj businesses, community groups like @ChamberVictoria The Order of St. John and @wschamber1 stepping forward during this crisis. So many peo...ple asking us how they can help. We have created a list of high priority needs. Drop off at 94 Talcott in View Royal, M-F, 8:30-5. Thank you. See more

Effective immediately- The Victoria Regional Transit Commission unanimously approved fare-free transit for 30 days to protect drivers and passengers during this... public health emergency. Please enter and exit through the rear doors of the buses and practice social distancing. Front doors will be used for accessible boarding for passengers that require the ramp or the bus lowered . Please only use public transit for essential trips, you can help reduce and slow transmission of #COVID19 and help protect others that are more vulnerable. Please stay home if you can.

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Important information for friends on Vancouver Island. Image may contain: possible text that says 'DO NOT to go to the hospital emergency room if you suspect yo...u have COVID-19. Island health has finished setting up a location where they will be Loe the swabs. You can and book an appointment here. 250-388-2200 PLEASE DO NOT go to an emergency room. If you suspect you have symptoms call 811 to speak with health professional for advice and screening' See more

Highway 17 protest planned Protestors plan to block the Pat Bay Highway (Highway 17) at Mt Newton X Road, or a section of the highway in that general vicinity..., between the hours of 2 and 5PM tomorrow (Wednesday). Central Saanich Police confirm that they are aware of the plans, although cannot definitively state if the protest will go ahead. Individuals needing to access the Peninsula should prepare for traffic disruptions.

Environment Canada has issued a snow advisory for the southwest coast The advisory states: Significant Snow on Tuesday. ... A favourable set up for widespread low elevation snow over the south coast is shaping up for Tuesday and Tuesday night. A front will track down the BC coast beginning Tuesday morning and combine with a cool airmass to produce snow across the lowlands. Snowfall amounts will vary significantly across the region. The air will be cool, but not truly Arctic, so snowfall amounts will vary with proximity to the water, elevation and intensity of precipitation. Anywhere from 5 to 20 cm of heavy, wet snow is expected. The highest amounts are likely over Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley where the snow will persist the longest, until Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Warmer air will arrive faster over Vancouver Island and the transition to rain there will start Tuesday afternoon. Precipitation should be rain everywhere across the south coast lowlands by Wednesday as a flow of milder Pacific air returns. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Stunning time-lapse of the Johnson Street Bridge and downtown Victoria at night Video by James Mitchell Photography

The first Romanian-built BC Ferries vessel has arrived at Point Hope Shipyard in Victoria. Photo by Gary H, with more at https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php

Here they are! BC Ferries newest vessels arrived at Ogden Point yesterday morning from Romania where they were built. A partially submersible vessel delivered... them to Victoria and theyll be unloaded by literally floating off this vessel as it partially submerges right in the harbour. Photos by Chris City at https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php

Beautiful people of Victoria, The Tonne of Love needs your help in raising the last $7,000 in the next 21 days to fill over 300 family hampers with fresh nutrit...ious food for Christmas. Every dollar helps and for just $60 you can provide a family in need with enough fresh food to feed them for a week. Please let us know if you would like to contribute. To donate, please visit: https://tonneoflove.com Sharing this post would also be appreciated...many thanks!

Free downtown parkade parking today Driving into downtown Victoria today? The City is requesting that drivers park in City-operated parkades, which are free today, in an effort to keep the roads clear for snow removal equipment.

Transit chaos BC Transit has released the latest transit schedule changes following last nights heavy snowfall. Route 6 No Emily Carr, No Chatt...erton Route 7N No May/Cook Loop Route 12 Cancelled Route 13 Cancelled Route 14 Richmond, L Cedar Hill X, R Shelbourne, R Mckenzie Route 21 No Viaduct Route21N From Burnside R-Helmken L-Interurban, remain on Interurban for return trip Route 22 No Little Wilkinson, No Holland Hastings, no Watkiss Way Route 24 From Cedar Hill R-Finlayson L-Cook to regular route. No Parklands Loop Route 26 No Lampson. (Esquimalt/ Tyee /Craigflower) Route 27 No Ferndale loop Route 28 No Ash From Tyndall, L-Kenmore Route 30 NB R-Mann L-Glanford Route 32 From Royal Oak Dr- L-Pat Bay Hwy, R-Sayward Route 35 Cancelled Route 9 No Westhills Exchange Route 43 Cancelled Route 52 No Lagoon loop, no Stornoway or Cairndale (Wishart/Metchosin/Sooke), no Bear Route 53 No Atkins (Using Peatt/Veterens Memorial/Goldstream) Rouite 54/55 No Duke Rd/ No William Head (Using Happy Valley/Metchosin) Route 56/57 No Gourman/Goldie Loop Route 58 No Westhills Exchange, Staying on Langford Parkway Route 59/60 No Triangle Mountain Route 61 No Sooke loop, turning around at traffic circle Route 63 Cancelled Route 64 No access to East Sooke Route 72 No Island View Northbound only (Using Mt. Newton) Route 5 No Benvenuto or Verdier, no Tanner (Using Keating/West Saanich) Route 81 No Benvenuto Route 85 No Deep Cove, no Lands End See more

Thank you for your dedication and your service to our community A big, big shout out to all of the men and women who on days like today - when many of us s...tay home to avoid the weather, stay off the icy roads and ride out the chilly winter temperatures - step up to staff our hospitals, open our grocery stores, serve our coffees and so importantly, keep us safe. Let those who are in your life and who serve your community at the best and the worst of times know how much you appreciate them. And you never know, sometimes that could be the only time they hear it after a long day of helping others.

BC Transit detours Due to poor road conditions, BC Transit has identified the following route detours and route updates. Please ensure youre aware of changin...g route information prior to traveling. 48 Downtown - Regular Route except No Cairndale 52 Colwood Exchange - Regular Route except No Lagoon or Stornoway 52 Bear Mountain - Regular Route except No Bear Mountain 54 Metchosin - Regular route on Happy Valley/Metchosin Only/No Glen lake service 55 Happy Valley - Regular route on Happy Valley/Metchosin Only 56 Langford Exchange - Regular Route except No Gorman/Goldie Loop 56 Thetis Heights - Regular Route except No Gorman/Goldie Loop 57 Langford Exchange - Regular Route except No Gorman/Goldie Loop 57 Thetis Heights - Regular Route except No Gorman/Goldie Loop 59 Triangel Mountain - Regular Route but bypassing Triangle Mountain 60 Wishart - Regular Route but bypassing Triangle Mountain 64 East Sooke - Regular Route except No access to East Sooke 65 Sooke - Regular Route except Westshore Parkway, routing Sooke to Jacklin 65 Downtown - Regular Route except Westshore Parkway, routing Sooke to Jacklin Due to icy road conditions - All Routes that access Jacklin Rd/Langford Parkway will detour using Left on Kelly, Left on Veterans Memorial, Left on Langford Parkway, Right Phipps to Langford Exchange.

If you're planning on travelling to or from the lower Mainland this weekend you may want to postpone your trip, or brace for cancellations. A winter storm affec...ting local straits has delivered wing gusts pushing 80km/h. BC Ferries is actively adding sailings to and from the Island to its cancellation list and travellers are asked to regularly check the organization's website for updates. Flight sailings by Harbour Air are also affected and passengers should confirm flight status' with the airline.

Its the end of the journey for V2V Vacations, a Victoria-Vancouver passenger catamaran service that began operations three years ago. V2V Vacations has made ...the difficult decision to cease our service between Vancouver and Victoria with immediate effect, reads a statement from the company. See more

Feeling the magic of Christmas!