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COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North)

Collected by: Vancouver Island University

Archived since: Mar, 2020

Description:

In March 2020 the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) stated: "The deadly flu outbreak of 1918-19 is often called the ‘forgotten pandemic.’ Our responsibility now is to ensure the lessons of COVID-19 are not forgotten. Our collective efforts to capture and preserve the essential online elements of this unprecedented event are critical." (CARL-ABRC). The COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North) Web Archive reflects community experiences and responses to the pandemic in the region served by Vancouver Island University, documenting and supporting diverse aspects of scholarly inquiry, creativity, and community life. The Web Archive is intended to provide a body of information that will support scholarship, creativity, and study. Information rights related to web archiving include considerations of copyright and fair dealing, and of individual and community privacy. The following are among principles and resources that guide web archiving decisions: Ethics of care, for example in VIU Library’s Pledge to our user communities; OCAP® principles, and awareness of relationality and accountability to Indigenous communities, and potential impacts related to web archiving; Good practice and expert advice, emerging and accessed through communities of practice, e.g. the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC); and VIU Library, Evolution of Physical Collections: 2017-2021 VIU Library, Special Collections Guidelines (Under review 2020). Web archives are informed by available capture technologies and also by affordances of the content source; not all websites can be successfully crawled or rendered, and quality of archived versions varies. This project is supported by VIU's Special Funding for COVID-19 research projects and carried out in coordination with the University of Victoria’s COVID-19 Collection and the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition. Contact us at research.help@viu.ca with questions or for more information about content included in the Web Archive. [Working description 2021 April 6]

Subject:   Spontaneous Events Society & Culture Science & Health Vancouver Island COVID-19 (Disease)

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Title: 'Isolation cake': Vancouver Island cafe offering miniature cakes for one | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/isolation-cake-vancouver-island-cafe-offering-miniature-cakes-for-one-1.4860839

Description: The four-inch cake is a sight to behold: Mint and lavender icing with sprinkles that mimic balloons and streamers. Made by bakers known for their cakes, this one isn’t meant to be shared. It’s for those in isolation. At Ruth and Dean, selling cakes-for-one is a way to adapt in challenging times.

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Subject:   Ruth & Dean Bryan, Susannah

Title: ‘Mountain of debt’: B.C. restaurants want extension for COVID-19 loan repayment | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9711840/bc-restaurants-ceba-loan-repayment-extension-needed/

Description: Restaurant owners and representatives in B.C. are calling on the federal government to postpone or eliminate the repayment of a pandemic-era loan of up to $60,000.

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Subject:   Government of Canada Fol Epi Leir, Cliff Restaurants Canada Vaupshas, Adrienne Tostenson, Ian BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Bailey, Brenda Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Bray, Jeff Downtown Victoria Business Association

Title: 911 dispatch apologizes to Victoria business after ignoring calls for help during COVID-19 protest | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/911-dispatch-apologizes-to-victoria-business-after-ignoring-calls-for-help-during-covid-19-protest-1.5768224

Description: Greater Victoria’s 911 dispatch service is apologizing to the staff of a downtown Starbucks after calls for help were ignored.

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Subject:   Starbucks Becker, Rich Bradley, Jasmine Victoria Police Department Hotel Grand Pacific James, Reid Horgan, John Helps, Lisa City of Victoria E-Comm 911

Title: Boston Pizza Victoria location closes after 35 years | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/a-very-sad-day-boston-pizza-victoria-location-closes-after-35-years-1.5734503

Description: The Boston Pizza at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Blanshard Street is closing amid the fifth wave of the pandemic, and after two years of pandemic restrictions.

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Subject:   Boston Pizza Dewey, Jeremy Hey Happy John's Place Restaurant

Title: Beer drinkers can win prizes, support local breweries with Victoria Ale Trail Passport | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/beer-drinkers-can-win-prizes-support-local-breweries-with-victoria-ale-trail-passport-1.5404644

Description: Victoria beer lovers are in for a treat with the launch of the new "Victoria Ale Trail Passport," which showcases local breweries and offers beer fans a chance to win prizes for supporting local businesses. The beer sampling event was launched to support local breweries, especially since indoor dining remains closed in B.C. due to COVID-19 health orders.

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Subject:   Victoria Ale Trail Passport BC Ale Trail

Title: 'How are we going to pay our bills?': B.C. restrictions hitting local gyms and bars hard | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/how-are-we-going-to-pay-our-bills-b-c-restrictions-hitting-local-gyms-and-bars-hard-1.5716704

Description: A day after COVID-19 restrictions took effect on Monday, the province announced another round of measures on Tuesday in an effort to slow down the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. The new restrictions, which include the closure of bars and nightclubs, will take effect on Thursday.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Leachman, Quincy The Duke Saloon Thacker, Katie Third Space Movement Tostenson, Ian BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association

Title: 'I can't put my staff through that': Comox Valley pub owner threatened over vaccine cards | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/i-can-t-put-my-staff-through-that-comox-valley-pub-owner-threatened-over-vaccine-cards-1.5586224

Description: The owner of a Cumberland, B.C., pub closed his business for two days to avoid confrontations over the government’s new vaccine passport requirements but that didn’t stop his business from being attacked online.

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Subject:   BC Vaccine Card Waverly Hotel McClellan, Don Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vaccinations

Title: Irish Times, Bard & Banker among Victoria pubs requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/irish-times-bard-banker-among-victoria-pubs-requiring-covid-19-vaccinations-for-staff-1.5555525

Description: The Victoria Pub Company, which owns multiple popular pubs in Greater Victoria, recently announced that it will require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Subject:   Victoria Pub Company Vaccinations Irish Times Bard & Banker Penny Farthing Pub Vis-à-Vis Delta Variant Variants of Concern Victoria HarbourCats Nanaimo NightOwls University of Victoria University of Victoria Faculty Association West Coast League Baseball

Title: Island restaurants raise wages to address labour shortage | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/island-restaurants-raise-wages-to-address-labour-shortage-1.5518076

Description: Like many restaurants across Vancouver Island, the Brentwood Bay Pub is dealing with a labour shortage, and is pulling out all the stops to recruit more staff.

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Subject:   Brentwood Bay Pub Richardson, Natasha Leir, Cliff Fol Epi Williams, Bruce Dhaliwal, Sarj Wyrk

Title: Islanders react to loosening of B.C. COVID-19 restrictions | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/islanders-react-to-loosening-of-b-c-covid-19-restrictions-1.5814882

Description: With B.C.’s top doctor repealing the mask mandate for indoor public spaces on Friday and announcing an April 8 end date for the province’s vaccine passport program, Islanders are reacting with a mixture of emotions.

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Subject:   Wormell, Cheyenne Perry, Colin Old Spaghetti Factory BC Vaccine Card Tostenson, Ian Cashin, Helen Hadgelias, Nick

Title: 'It makes me feel safe': Sidney pub continues to use controversial vaccine passport | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/it-makes-me-feel-safe-sidney-pub-continues-to-use-controversial-vaccine-passport-1.5879417

Description: Patrons looking for lunch at the Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant in Sidney, B.C., will still have to show their proof of vaccination.

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Subject:   BC Vaccine Card Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant Singer, Bill Vaccinations Carson, George Poushinsky, Nick Tostenson, Ian

Title: 'It's really exciting to be back': Victoria Beer Week returns after COVID-19 hiatus | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/it-s-really-exciting-to-be-back-victoria-beer-week-returns-after-covid-19-hiatus-1.5845193

Description: After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria Beer Week has returned with a celebration of more than 50 B.C. craft breweries.

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Subject:   Victoria Beer Society Wiebe, Joe

Title: 'It's tough to watch': Victoria restaurant industry reeling from new dining restrictions | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/it-s-tough-to-watch-victoria-restaurant-industry-reeling-from-new-dining-restrictions-1.5371357

Description: The B.C. government’s new restrictions on indoor dining have already taken a major toll on restaurants and those that work in them on Vancouver Island.

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Subject:   Cantin, John John's Place Gerrard, Anna Bray, Jeff Downtown Victoria Business Association TUTTI Delivery Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort Mount Washington Alpine Resort Dix, Adrian Mavrikos, Christopher Romeo's Province of British Columbia

Title: Labour shortage looms for restaurants, hotels amid B.C.'s restart plan | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/labour-shortage-looms-for-restaurants-hotels-amid-b-c-s-restart-plan-1.5445053

Description: The first full day of B.C.’s reopening on Wednesday brought diners inside, and more revenue for restaurants, but also new challenges — not enough staff to cook for and serve potential customers.

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Subject:   Brentwood Bay Pub Richardson, Natasha Waddling Dog Pub Snider, Taylor Fairmont Empress Hotel Grand Pacific James, Reid Dyke, Tracey Bray, Jeff Downtown Victoria Business Association

Title: Many islanders optimistic about summer with health restrictions expected to ease next week | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/many-islanders-optimistic-about-summer-with-health-restrictions-expected-to-ease-next-week-1.5439168

Description: With the May long weekend upon us and circuit breaker restrictions still in effect, it appears people are playing by the rules.

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Subject:   McNeill, Lisa Swinburnson, Margot Kingston, Paul Molly's Fish and Chips Melvin, Lindsey Vaccinations Horgan, John BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Tostenson, Ian BC Ferries Humphries, Tessa

Title: Oak Bay, James Bay restaurants temporarily close due to COVID-19 exposures | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/oak-bay-james-bay-restaurants-temporarily-close-due-to-covid-19-exposures-1.5470046

Description: Three Greater Victoria eateries have temporarily shuttered their doors due to COVID-19 exposures that occurred last week. The Penny Farthing Pub in Oak Bay, alongside the adjacent Vis-à-Vis restaurant and The Bent Mast restaurant in James Bay have voluntarily closed due to exposures.

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Subject:   Vis-à-Vis Penny Farthing Pub The Bent Mast Restaurant & Lounge Island Health

Title: Phillips Brewery hosting 1st concerts in 2 years this September; proof of vaccination required to attend | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/phillips-brewery-hosting-1st-concerts-in-2-years-this-september-proof-of-vaccination-required-to-attend-1.5537926

Description: For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, a Victoria brewery is welcoming people into its backyard for live music.

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Subject:   Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Vaccinations Phillips, Matt

Title: Phillips brewing closes for weekend after employee tests positive for COVID-19 | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/phillips-brewing-closes-for-weekend-after-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.5289849

Description: A popular Victoria brewery has closed its doors temporarily after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

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Subject:   Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Island Health

Title: Hey Happy: Café owner speaks on impacts of Omicron | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/physically-and-emotionally-drained-omicron-affecting-local-businesses-and-staff-1.5730665

Description: The doors are locked and the lights are out at Hey Happy café in downtown Victoria.

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Subject:   Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Hey Happy Kettner, Rob Henry, Bonnie Kahlon, Ravi

Title: Popular Victoria restaurants go dark for the weekend amid staff shortage | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/popular-victoria-restaurants-go-dark-for-the-weekend-amid-staff-shortage-1.5565596

Description: All three of the restaurants at the Strathcona Hotel in downtown Victoria were closed this weekend due to a staffing shortage.

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Subject:   Strathcona Hotel Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Tostenson, Ian Big Bad John's

Title: Rats leaving urban centres for residential areas amid COVID-19: Pest control experts | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/rats-leaving-urban-centres-for-residential-areas-amid-covid-19-pest-control-experts-1.4894570

Description: With the widespread closure of restaurants and businesses due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, B.C.'s rodent populations are fleeing urban centres like rats from a sinking ship.

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Subject:   Fagbamiye, Bola Abell Pest Control Brown, Kurtis Victoria Pest Control

Title: Some Greater Victoria businesses won't enforce vaccine card requirement | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/some-greater-victoria-businesses-won-t-enforce-vaccine-card-requirement-1.5562460

Description: Vaccine cards are coming to B.C. on Sept. 13, meaning if you haven't received at least your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you won't be able to go out for dinner or work out at a gym. Soon after the announcement was made, a number of Vancouver Island businesses said they will not be enforcing the new health order, saying the requirement is unfair.

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Subject:   BC Vaccine Card Vaccinations Sunnyside Cafe Herring, Stephanie Puhky, Dave The Fitness Academy Marshall, Brendan Aragon, Janni Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: Take-out orders helping Victoria restaurants survive latest pandemic wave | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/take-out-orders-helping-victoria-restaurants-survive-latest-pandemic-wave-1.5739660

Description: The Dumpling Drop restaurant in downtown Victoria is now take-out only, for the foreseeable future. But not all restaurants can go down this path as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 makes its way through the community and workplaces.

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Subject:   Dumpling Drop Tayanunth, Tarn Molloi, Shelly Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Romeo's Mavrikos, Christopher Boston Pizza Tostenson, Ian BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association

Title: 'They were directly in harm's way': Victoria businesses report threats amid COVID-19 protest | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/they-were-directly-in-harm-s-way-victoria-businesses-report-threats-amid-covid-19-protest-1.5762055

Description: As thousands of anti-mask and anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate protesters voiced their views on the lawn of the legislature, several businesses say they were intimidated and harassed by members of the crowd.

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Subject:   Becker, Rich Steamship Grill Starbucks Hotel Grand Pacific Discovery Coffee Kennedy, Esther Victoria Police Department Manak, Del We Unify Canada

Title: Vancouver Island hotels cancel bookings from B.C. mainland but uncertainty over restrictions remains | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-island-hotels-cancel-bookings-from-b-c-mainland-but-uncertainty-over-restrictions-remains-1.5397947

Description: In the wake of new travel restrictions announced Monday, some businesses are already taking action. That includes the Magnolia Hotel & Spa in Victoria, which is cancelling reservations from guests who live outside the Vancouver Island health authority and are travelling for non-essential reasons.

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Subject:   Magnolia Hotel & Spa Lewis, Bill Ocean Village Resort Cole, Dena Farnworth, Mike BC Ferries

Title: Victoria business can't get COVID-19 relief because it just opened earlier this year | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-business-can-t-get-covid-19-relief-because-it-just-opened-earlier-this-year-1.5205136

Description: Bear & Joey owner Peter Woods says his restaurant – and other new businesses that have opened since the pandemic began – are at an unfair disadvantage because they can’t qualify for any financial relief from the federal government.

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Subject:   Government of Canada Collins, Laurel Johns, Gord Bear & Joey Wood, Peter

Title: Victoria cafe creates dining pods to encourage winter patio use | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-cafe-creates-dining-pods-to-encourage-winter-patio-use-1.5200039

Description: In Victoria, one cafe in Chinatown has taken a novel approach to creating a safe place for customers looking to dine on the patio during the winter months.

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Subject:   QV Cafe & Bakery Qiam, Channing

Title: Victoria restaurateur dies of COVID-19 | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-restaurateur-dies-of-covid-19-1.5602289

Description: The owner of a recently opened Victoria eatery has died after a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

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Subject:   Rennie, Chad Rain Dogs Wine Bar

Title: 'We need people back to work': Business owners call for end of federal pandemic benefits | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/we-need-people-back-to-work-business-owners-call-for-end-of-federal-pandemic-benefits-1.5581330

Description: Statistics Canada’s employment numbers are out for August, showing Canada added 90,000 jobs nationally. This, while businesses in B.C.’s capital region continue to struggle to find employees to fill jobs in all sectors.

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Subject:   Mavrikos, Christopher Government of Canada Colgate, Mark Ellis, Barclay Trades Labour Corporation of Victoria Blue Anvil Labour Leasing Services BC Ferries BC Transit Schubert, Kevin Victoria Regional Transit System Romeo's

Title: Beleaguered restaurants pushing for patio reprieve | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/temporary-patio-extension-victoria/

Description: Temporary patio liquor licences are set to expire in June. For restaurants, they’ve been a lifeline—and owners are afraid of losing them.

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Subject:   City of Victoria Loveday, Jeremy Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Miller, Josh Pagliacci's Irish Times Bard & Banker MacNeil, Connor The Courtney Room Lewis, Bill Helps, Lisa BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Tostenson, Ian BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Title: Victoria businesses, slipping through the cracks, are pleading for federal financial aid | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victoria-businesses-are-pleading-for-federal-financial-aid/

Description: COVID subsidies based on previous earnings leave out new and newly expanded businesses like Bear & Joey, Hey Happy, and The Vicious Poodle.

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Subject:   Diamant, Socrates The Vicious Poodle Government of Canada SaveStartups.ca Osborne, Scarlet El Segundo Restaurant barreMADE Province of British Columbia Wood, Peter Bear & Joey Johns, Gord Collins, Laurel Helps, Lisa Fortier, Mona Kettner, Rob Hey Happy Coffee

Title: Emboldened by social media, Victoria businesses vow to fight vaccine passport | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victoria-businesses-vaccine-passport-ivermectin/

Description: A lawsuit has been launched with “no chance” of winning while some clamour for horse medicine.

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Subject:   Sunnyside Cafe BC Vaccine Card Vaccinations Marshal, Brendan Social Media BC Businesses against Health Pass (Facebook group) Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health Facebook Instagram Guidos Caffe Silletta, Paul Government of Canada Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Gates, Bill World Health Organization Tam, Theresa Henry, Bonnie Greschner, Donna Galati, Rocco Wong, Lawrence Ivermectin Greenhawk Equestrian Sport Buckerfield's Food and Drug Administration Health Canada Govender, Kasari MacNeil, Kathy Horgan, John

Title: Victoria couple completes journey to sample all 43 Greater Victoria food trucks | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victoria-couple-completes-journey-to-sample-all-43-greater-victoria-food-trucks/

Description: Jeff Poynter and Eden Oliver sought out 43 food trucks over 16 months.

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Subject:   Poynter, Jeff Oliver, Eden

Title: Behind the counter: How some Victoria restaurants are beating the labour shortage | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victoria-restaurants-labour-shortage/

Description: The industry-wide labour shortage is putting more power in the hands of the employees, and the restaurants that adapt are surviving. Part six of our labour series, Pay Check.

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Subject:   Foster, Jen Bank of Canada Government of Canada Tostenson, Ian Weiler, Anelyse Quigley, Stephen Chorizo & Co. Green Cuisine Cunningham, Andy Living Wage for Families BC MNP Wild Cafe & Bistro Donaldson, Marla White Spot Boston Pizza Dewey, Jeremy Gogerla, Levi Coast Bastion Hotel Little, Marcia Unite Here (Local 40) Pan Pacific Vancouver Vancouver Island Regional Library Labour Disputes Reddit Handi Grill British Columbia General Employees' Union

Title: Workers are being priced out of Victoria | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/workers-are-being-priced-out-of-victoria/

Description: What happens when a city becomes too expensive for its labour force? Part two in our series, Pay Check.

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Subject:   Reddit Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Spinnakers Spirit Merchants Bray, Jeff Downtown Victoria Business Association Homes for Living City of Victoria Province of British Columbia Eby, David University of Victoria Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Friend, Rob Pacific Football Club Soccer Living Wage for Families BC 2% Jazz Coffee Jones, Sam Canadian Premier League

Title: Victoria businesses offer financial incentives to attract, retain staff amid labour shortage | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6106603

Description: Many businesses in Victoria, B.C., are facing staffing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ease and the province shifts into summer tourist season.

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Subject:   Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Williams, Bruce Leir, Cliff Brentwood Bay Resort Richardson, Natasha Fol Epi Agrius

Title: New reusable takeout container program aims to reduce single-use waste in Victoria | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6316306

Description: Takeout meals have been the go-to for many as the long days of the pandemic drag on, but that means plenty of single-use waste, such as boxes, wrappers, bags and plastic cutlery are heading to the dump. So in Victoria, B.C., a group of restaurants known as the Bread and Butter Collective has come up with a solution: a program that utlizes reusable takeout containers to pack customers' orders.

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Subject:   Carmack, Maryanne Bread & Butter Collective Roast Sandwich Shop The Drake Eatery & Craft Beer Parlour Tapa Bar Restaurant Habit Coffee

Title: Owners of new Victoria lounges undaunted by hurdles posed by pandemic | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/restaurant-lounge-opening-victoria-covid-19-1.5789008

Description: Original plans had to change, but owners of Sedona Cafe and Citrus and Cane are optimistic.

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Subject:   Janzen, Yvonne Sedona Cafe and Lounge Siebert, Tim Gildersleeve, Jessa Citrus & Cane Province of British Columbia Paul's Motor Inn BC Housing

Title: Why this coffee shop owner started paying his staff a living wage | CBC Radio

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/nowornever/these-canadians-have-figured-out-a-work-life-balance-and-so-can-you-1.6323366/why-this-coffee-shop-owner-started-paying-his-staff-a-living-wage-1.6328613

Description: Victoria coffee shop owner Sam Jones had long wanted to move to a living wage model, but finally did it in August

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Subject:   Jones, Sam 2% Jazz Coffee Hernandez, Hoèlune Bread & Butter Collective

Title: Backyard concerts returning to the Phillips brewery this summer | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/backyard-concerts-returning-to-the-phillips-brewery-this-summer-959271/

Description: Phillips Brewing announced Wednesday it will be hosting three separate two-day music concert festivals in the backyard of their brewery on Government Street.

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Subject:   Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Phillips, Matt

Title: 'Capitalism sucks': Fol Epi closing downtown Victoria location | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/capitalism-sucks-fol-epi-closing-downtown-victoria-location-1151642/

Description: Fol Epi is closing its downtown Victoria location.

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Subject:   Fol Epi Agrius Old Vic Fish & Chips

Title: COVID-19 Vancouver Island closures, cancellations and business changes | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/covid-19-vancouver-island-closures-cancellations-and-business-changes-655340/

Description: Here is a list to keep you in the loop of all the closures, cancellations, and schedule changes around Vancouver Island as a result of COVID-19.

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Subject:   City of Victoria Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre Royal Athletic Park Island Health Capital Regional District DeMamiel Creek Golf Course District of Saanich Saanich Commonwealth Place G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre Gordon Head Recreation Centre Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Comox Valley Sports Centre City of Courtenay Comox Valley Aquatic Centre Comox Valley Curling Club Comox Valley Regional District City of Nanaimo Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Nanaimo Ice Centre Beban Park Social Centre Bowen Park Complex Oliver Woods Community Centre Port Theatre City of Langford Eagle Ridge Community Centre Starlight Stadium Westhills Ice Arena Goudy Field Langford Lanes Town of Esquimalt Town of Sidney Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Mary Winspear Centre Sidney Museum and Archives Municipality of North Cowichan Cowichan Aquatic Centre Village of Cumberland Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex Strathcona Regional District Campbell River Sportsplex City of Campbell River Campbell River Community Centre Quadra Island Community Centre Gorge Hall Manson's Community Hall Sayward Heritage Hall Village of Gold River Garrick's Head Pub The Churchill Fol Epi De Dutch Pannekoek House Brasserie L'Ecole Milestones Irish Times Bard & Banker BC Ferries Black Ball Ferry Line Coho (Ferry) Victoria Clipper FRS Clipper Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Victoria Royals Western Hockey League Obama, Michelle Taylor, James Raitt, Bonnie Provincial Court of British Columbia Victoria Police Department Royal Canadian Mounted Police GoodLife Fitness Tim Hortons Spinco Vancouver Island Belfry Theatre Greater Victoria Public Library Vancouver Island Regional Libraries Mount Washington Alpine Resort British Columbia Superior Courts Sidney Star Cinema Landmark Cinemas Cineplex Entertainment Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce WestJet Royal BC Museum Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Hudson's Bay Company

Title: Over 100 restaurants and bars on Vancouver Island had confirmed COVID exposures this year | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/covid-exposures-confirmed-at-over-100-restaurants-and-bars-on-vancouver-island-this-year-documents-show-799506/

Description: Nearly 200 food service workers on Vancouver Island tested positive for COVID-19 while more than 100 different restaurants, bars and cafes had a confirmed exposure during a four-month period this year, newly obtained data shows.

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Subject:   Island Health Bard & Banker Tostenson, Ian Norbury, Mike Bartholomew's Public House Henry, Bonnie BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association

Title: Downtown Victoria hotels fully booked, tourist attractions swamped over long weekend | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/downtown-victoria-hotels-fully-booked-tourist-attractions-swamped-over-long-weekend-859860/

Description: Vancouver Island hotels, businesses and ferries may be getting more than they bargained for over B.C. Day long weekend.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Webb, Sarah Oswego Hotel Sightseeing Victoria Elhada, Nezar

Title: Fol Epi, popular Victoria restaurant, takes tipping off the menu | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/fol-epi-popular-victoria-restaurant-takes-tipping-off-the-menu-672401/

Description: It's tough times for businesses, least of all restaurants. Many are just re-opening and adjusting to the new normal. At Victoria's Fol Epi bakery, customers will notice a difference as there is no more tipping. But it comes at a cost.

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Subject:   Fol Epi Leir, Cliff Agrius Parslow, Stephen Hughes, Rebecca Smoke 'N Water Restaurant Jones, David Colgate, Mark

Title: Help wanted: Employers struggling to fill job vacancies | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/help-wanted-employers-struggling-to-fill-job-vacancies-862687/

Description: The job market is hot — many employers from across different industries, including the hospitality and tourism sector, are struggling with hiring staff. While some suggest it is due to a labour shortage, others say it’s a sign to change how industries operate.

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Subject:   2% Jazz Coffee Jones, Sam Stanford, Jim DeCarolis, Cristen Pizzeria Prima Stradaha BC Ferries Schuetze, Herbert

Title: Illegal home kitchens eating into restaurant business amid pandemic, says Victoria owner | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/illegal-home-kitchens-eating-into-restaurant-business-amid-pandemic-says-victoria-owner-772067/

Description: CHEK La Fogata Latina Restaurants has been serving Colombian food in Victoria for five years but with the pandemic, business has been down significantly.

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Subject:   La Fogata Latina Restaurant Contreras, Samy Facebook Wang, Siyun Island Health

Title: 'Impact of inflation' to blame for Agrius Restaurant closure | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/impact-of-inflation-to-blame-for-agrius-restaurant-closure-1132624/

Description: Agrius Restaurant on Yates Street in downtown Victoria is closing its doors on Jan. 15, 2023.

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Subject:   Agrius Fol Epi Old Vic Fish & Chips

Title: Island business owners voice concerns over B.C.'s paid sick day program | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-business-owners-voice-concerns-over-b-c-s-paid-sick-day-program-904692/

Description: A recent survey with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 64 per cent of small businesses do not support any permanent employer paid sick leave program, citing money as the main concern.

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Subject:   Jones, Sam 2% Jazz Coffee Province of British Columbia Stanford, Jim BC Federation of Labour Canadian Federation of Independent Business Grewal, Amardeep Tumeric Indian Restaurant Lawlor, Julie

Title: 'It feels really strange': Victoria businesses taking a cautious approach to province's reopening | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/it-feels-really-strange-victoria-businesses-taking-a-cautious-approach-to-provinces-reopening-833012/

Description: After nearly all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in the province on Thursday, mask-wearing in public indoor spaces is no longer mandatory and for some, it’s an unfamiliar sight.

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Subject:   Robinson’s Outdoor Store Robinson, Gayle Belleville's Watering Hole and Diner Chyzowski, Rob

Title: Local hockey teams disappointed after B.C. cancels sports tournaments due to COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/local-hockey-teams-disappointed-after-b-c-cancels-sports-tournaments-due-to-covid-19-929045/

Description: Dozens of teams part of the Victoria Minor Hockey Association are left feeling disappointed after the province announced it’s tightening its COVID-19 restrictions, which include cancelling sports tournaments.

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Subject:   Victoria Minor Hockey Association Chambers, Eric Reich, Nicki BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Tostenson, Ian Conway, Brian Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Hockey

Title: Long-standing pub in Esquimalt closes its doors | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/long-standing-pub-in-esquimalt-closes-its-doors-882449/

Description: The Gorge Pointe Pub and Liquor Store, located on Tillicum Road, closed its doors on Saturday, marking the end of the line for the pub that had been around in one form or another for decades.

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Subject:   Gorge Pointe Pub and Liquor Store Joss, Mike

Title: Masks still mandatory in some Victoria stores to keep employees safe, say business owners | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/masks-still-mandatory-in-some-victoria-stores-to-keep-employees-safe-say-business-owners-834813/

Description: Some businesses in Victoria still require customers to wear masks, one week after the provincial mask mandate was lifted.

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Subject:   Bows & Arrows Coffee Roasters Johnson, Drew Beehive Wool Shop Huggett, Julia Canadian Federation of Independent Business Dormuth, Annie

Title: Movie theatres in Victoria are set to reopen next week | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/movie-theatres-in-victoria-are-set-to-reopen-next-week-817451/

Description: Get the popcorn ready — after months of being in the dark, the silver screen will light up once again starting Tuesday.

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Subject:   Mont, Ken Cineplex Entertainment Darian, Josh Greene, Jimi Gil, Ricard Dahl, Emma Brickyard Pizza Garcia, Jason Azteca Taste of Mexico

Title: Nanaimo considers closing Commercial Street some nights to increase restaurant seating | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-considers-closing-commercial-st-some-nights-to-increase-restaurant-seating-667992/

Description: As restrictions ease, restaurants are thinking outside of the box on how they can reopen safely. In Nanaimo, that has officials exploring the idea of expanding sidewalk seating and even closing down Commercial Street to car traffic on some nights to allow for social distancing.

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Subject:   Lander, Tim Caron, Dan Modern Cafe City of Nanaimo Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Nanaimo Night Market Helps, Lisa

Title: Nightclubs and bars gear up for first busy weekend since the start of the pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nightclubs-and-bars-gear-up-for-first-busy-weekend-since-the-start-of-the-pandemic-954033/

Description: It’s estimated that 20 per cent of BC’s restaurants disappeared during the pandemic, and other industries were hit equally hard. Now they are all hoping they’re prepared to meet the expected demands.

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Subject:   Leachman, Quincy Il Terrazzo Gudgeon, Shellie Stevenson, Sara The Good Party The Duke Saloon

Title: Road to recovery: Victoria cafe pushes for federal financial support after opening at start of pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/road-to-recovery-victoria-cafe-bear-and-joey-770841/

Description: By the time Bear & Joey was ready to open, the pandemic had arrived and the province had imposed rules restricting restaurants to take-out service.

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Subject:   Bear & Joey Wood, Peter SaveStartups.ca

Title: Second truck convoy on Vancouver Island expected to be met with counter-protest | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/second-truck-convoy-on-vancouver-island-expected-to-be-met-with-counter-protest-950745/

Description: Another truck convoy is expected to return to the Island on Saturday, after an estimated 5,000 people drove to the legislature to protest COVID mandates on Jan. 29.

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Subject:   Cohn, Lily Becker, Rich Starbucks Victoria Police Department Tresoor, Cole

Title: Serving robot finds work at Victoria restaurant | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/serving-robot-finds-a-job-in-a-victoria-restaurant-in-a-first-for-vancouver-island-888724/

Description: Meet the newest employee at Victoria’s Mantra Restaurant — Robbie, a robot designed to deliver food to tables and pick up dirty dishes.

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Subject:   Mantra Restaurant Sohal, Dharna GreenCo Robots Tranberg, Jay Kelly, Sean

Title: Sunnyside Cafe owners vow to resist enforcement of vaccine cards | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/sunnyside-cafe-owners-vow-to-resist-enforcement-of-vaccine-cards-873484/

Description: As of Sept. 13, non-essential businesses such as restaurants like the Sunnyside Cafe will be required to ask customers to show their B.C. vaccine cards before they’re served.

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Subject:   Sunnyside Cafe BC Vaccine Card Vaccinations Marshall, Brendan Herring, Stephanie BC Businesses against Health Pass (Facebook group) Benusic, Mike Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: ‘Thanks for everything’: Cordova Bay’s Beach House Restaurant closes for good | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/thanks-for-everything-cordova-bays-beach-house-restaurant-closes-for-good-1166216/

Description: The Beach House Restaurant, formerly called McMorran’s, is closed for good.

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Subject:   The Beach House Restaurant Lucas, Barb Phoenix, Kate Hager, Barbara Todd Old Vic Fish & Chips Agrius Fol Epi Tostenson, Ian

Title: The Ruby restaurant on Douglas to reopen after 700 days | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/the-ruby-restaurant-on-douglas-to-reopen-after-700-days-954285/

Description: The Ruby on Douglas has been closed since March 17, 2020, and announced today the restaurant will be reopening on March 1.

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Subject:   The Ruby

Title: 'Tough pill to swallow': Bear & Joey latest Victoria eatery to close its doors | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/tough-pill-to-swallow-bear-joey-latest-victoria-eatery-to-close-its-doors-1202958/

Description: Bear & Joey is the latest eatery in Victoria to close its doors, and like many of the other establishments that faced the same fate, the owners say the “crippling effects” of COVID are to blame.

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Subject:   Bear & Joey Wood, Peter Smith's Pub Chorizo & Co. Fol Epi Agrius Tostenson, Ian BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Wood, Stephanie

Title: Two Victoria restaurants charge extra fees to cover provincially mandated employee health care | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/two-victoria-restaurants-charge-extra-fees-to-cover-provincially-mandated-employee-health-care-1105796/

Description: Two Victoria restaurants are charging an extra tax instead of upping their food prices, catching some customers by surprise.

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Subject:   Hardy, Ann 10 Acres Restaurant Tostenson, Ian Belleville's Watering Hole and Diner Chyzowski, Rob

Title: Victoria cafe temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-cafe-temporarily-closes-after-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19-704747/

Description: Bear & Joey, located at 1025 Cook St., announced on social media Friday that they will be closed indefinitely after one of their employees tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Subject:   Bear & Joey Island Health

Title: Victoria council votes unanimously to make the first pandemic patio, permanent | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-council-votes-unanimously-to-make-the-first-pandemic-patio-permanent-950966/

Description: The sign may still say ‘temporary’, but Phillips Brewery’s roadside patio which popped up in the pandemic is now here for good.

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Subject:   City of Victoria Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Phillips, Matt Helps, Lisa

Title: Victoria hotel bookings soar as coronavirus restrictions loosen | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-hotel-bookings-soar-as-coronavirus-restrictions-loosen-998620/

Description: As coronavirus restrictions continue to loosen, hotel bookings in Greater Victoria are on the rise.

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Subject:   Destination Greater Victoria Nursey, Paul Victoria International Airport Coho (Ferry) Black Ball Ferry Line Hollstein, Darlene Victoria Clipper FRS Clipper Lewis, Bill Hotel Association of Greater Victoria Oswego Hotel Banham, Erin

Title: 'We may be the first, but I doubt we'll be the last': Phillips Brewery says no shots, no service | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/we-may-be-the-first-but-i-doubt-well-be-the-last-phillips-brewery-says-no-shots-no-service-865032/

Description: For the first time since the pandemic, Phillips Brewing will be welcoming people to a backyard concert. This year though, anyone who wants to attend will have to prove they’re fully vaccinated.

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Subject:   Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Vaccinations Phillips, Matt BC Vaccine Card Mauro, Mikaila Robison, Rob Western Hockey League Hockey Victoria Royals Price, Dan McPherson Playhouse

Title: 'We're going to be rockin': Island bar scene gearing up for dance-filled weekend | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/were-going-to-be-rockin-island-bar-scene-gearing-up-for-dance-filled-weekend-955086/

Description: With the lifting of recent COVID restrictions, bars and nightclubs around Victoria are gearing up for a dance-filled weekend.

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Subject:   Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant Norton, Brendon Strathcona Hotel Irish Times Bard & Banker Hagreen, Dylan Victoria Pub Company Mastromonacko, Thomas Kurdelias, Anastasia Coady, Sarah Zarubiak, Cam

Title: White Spot closes its downtown Victoria location for good after 50 years | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2021/05/white-spot-shutters-its-downtown-victoria-location-for-good-after-50-years/

Description: The news is true, unfortunately; the downtown Victoria White Spot is closing for good.

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Subject:   White Spot

Title: Popular downtown Victoria bars set to resume service after weekend closure | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2021/08/popular-downtown-victoria-bars-set-to-resume-service-after-weekend-closure/

Description: The Strathcona, which also houses popular bars Sticky Wicket and Big Bad Johns, closed its doors this past weekend citing staffing shortages; it is set to resume service today.

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Subject:   Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant Strathcona Hotel Big Bad John's Tostenson, Ian Helps, Lisa

Title: Esquimalt cafe closes business in protest over BC vaccine card | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2021/09/esquimalt-cafe-closes-business-in-protest-over-bc-vaccine-card/

Description: A business in Esquimalt has decidedly walked out and closed their business today in protest over the BC Vaccine Card that is expected to launch September 13th.

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Subject:   Vaccinations BC Vaccine Card Sunnyside Cafe

Title: Victoria restaurant owner dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19 | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2021/09/victoria-restaurant-owner-dies-after-being-hospitalized-with-covid-19/

Description: A Victoria restaurant owner has died after being hospitalized with complications from COVID-19.

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Subject:   Rennie, Chad Rain Dogs Wine Bar Victoria General Hospital Vancouver General Hospital McDonald, Seanna Rennie, Angela

Title: Rain Dogs Wine Bar will close its doors for good tonight after owner passes from COVID-19 | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2021/10/rain-dogs-wine-bar-will-close-its-doors-for-good-after-tonight/

Description: A popular wine bar will shut its doors after tonight. Rain Dogs Wine Bar, located in Victoria’s Chinatown, will have its last service after being established in the winter of 2020.

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Subject:   Rain Dogs Wine Bar Rennie, Chad Victoria General Hospital Vancouver General Hospital

Title: 8 highly anticipated festivals and fairs returning to Victoria in 2022 | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2022/03/highly-anticipated-festivals-and-fairs-returning-to-victoria-in-2022/

Description: Over the past few weeks, several highly anticipated events have announced their return to Victoria, following the easing of restrictions across BC.

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Subject:   Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Cherry Bomb Toys Esquimalt Buccaneer Days Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society TD Victoria International JazzFest Rifflandia Music Festival Brewery and the Beast Dîner en Blanc Victoria

Title: ‘It has been an absolute pleasure’: Victoria’s Chorizo & Co. announces they are closing for good | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/04/it-has-been-an-absolute-pleasure-victorias-chorizo-co-announces-they-are-closing-for-good/

Description: Another restaurant has announced that they are closing their doors for good, just on the heels of Shatterbox Coffee and Smith’s Pub.

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Subject:   Chorizo & Co. Shatterbox Coffee Smith's Pub Quigley, Stephen Brooks, Dave

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