Detour on major Victoria cycling route could last weeks longer
A portion of the Galloping Goose trail, a popular commuting route for cyclists in Greater Victoria, was closed for repairs late last year. But a new issue, a failed retaining wall, means it could be closed for a few more weeks.
#cycling #repairs #closure #GreaterVictoria
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/detour-victoria-cycling-route-galloping-goose-9.7040457?cmp=rss
A fun thing that we learned about the #GreaterVictoria area is that they love #IceCream! There are ice cream places all over the place. I am down with that. Just another great but minor reason to visit #VancouverIsland and #Victoria #BritishColumbia haha 🍦
Deaf and hard of hearing students bond through beach games in annual event
Finding community can be hard for deaf and hard of hearing students in classrooms β€” but an annual beach day in Greater Victoria provides a place to build friendships and a support network.
#school #community #friendship #beach #GreaterVictoria #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/deaf-hearing-beach-victoria-1.7548463?cmp=rss
β€˜Era of trust’ is over if fast-track bills pass, Tsartlip chief warns Eby
Chief Don Tom of the Tsartlip First Nation in Greater Victoria said First Nations will do everything in their legal power to kill bills 14 and 15.
#politics #law #protest #GreaterVictoria #Economy #Bill14
https://globalnews.ca/news/11197900/bill-15-indigenous-trust/
β€˜Era of trust’ is over if fast-track bills pass, Tsartlip chief warns Eby
Chief Don Tom of the Tsartlip First Nation in Greater Victoria said First Nations will do everything in their legal power to kill bills 14 and 15.
#politics #law #protest #GreaterVictoria #Economy #Bill14
https://globalnews.ca/news/11197900/bill-15-indigenous-trust/
Greater Victoria teacher charged with sexual exploitation and child luring
Saanich police say a 36-year-old teacher in the Greater Victoria School District has been charged with multiple offences following investigations into allegations of sexual interactions with students.
#crime #education #child #GreaterVictoria #Saanich #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teacher-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-1.7534264?cmp=rss
Greater Victoria teacher charged with sexual exploitation and child luring | CBC News

Saanich police say a 36-year-old teacher in the Greater Victoria School District has been charged with multiple offences following investigations into allegations of sexual interactions with students.

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Vancouver Island teacher facing 5 youth-related sex charges
Saanich police said Tuesday that they were notified in early 2024 of a female teacher in the Greater Victoria School District who had engaged in sexual interactions with students.
#crime #education #law #VancouverIsland #Saanich #GreaterVictoria
https://globalnews.ca/news/11178541/vancouver-island-teacher-sex-charges-youth/
Vancouver Island teacher facing 5 youth-related sex charges

Saanich police said Tuesday that they were notified in early 2024 of a female teacher in the Greater Victoria School District who had engaged in sexual interactions with students.

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HandyDART users frustrated, say it's getting harder to book rides in Victoria
HandyDART users in Greater Victoria say they are struggling to book rides they used to be able to get with no problems, and they're worried it's because of service cuts. BC Transit says there haven’t technically been any cuts but acknowledges there ...
#Transportation #Accessibility #Victoria #GreaterVictoria #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/handydart-frustration-victoria-1.7525264?cmp=rss
HandyDART users frustrated, say it's getting harder to book rides in Victoria | CBC News

HandyDART users in Greater Victoria say they are struggling to book rides they used to be able to get with no problems, and they're worried it's because of service cuts. BC Transit says there haven’t technically been any cuts but acknowledges there are fewer hours available now.

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a few shots from a bikepacking trip last weekend
chose a wrong bike, but had a blast

#BikePacking #BikeTouring #FediBikes #BikeTooter #TravelPhotography #GreaterVictoria #Saanich #VIBC #BC
Small earthquake shakes parts of Greater Victoria Thursday
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the quake happened just before 10 p.m. between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash., on Thursday.
#earthquake #nature #US #GreaterVictoria #PortAngeles #Wash
https://globalnews.ca/news/11019562/small-earthquake-victoria/
Small earthquake shakes parts of Greater Victoria Thursday

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the quake happened just before 10 p.m. between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash., on Thursday.

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