Snow

A large tree branch succumbed to snow on Newport Avenue, near Beresford Place, Jan. 12. (Bob Harwood photo)

Avoid ‘branch failure’ – get out the hockey stick to clear snow from trees

Certain species of pine and cedar are susceptible to branch failure under snow

A large tree branch succumbed to snow on Newport Avenue, near Beresford Place, Jan. 12. (Bob Harwood photo)
The Victoria Clipper’s annual winter refitting is delayed due to snow. Service will continue on Feb. 13. (Facebook/Victoria Clipper)

Victoria Clipper repairs delayed due to winter storms

Operations scheduled to resume Feb. 13, alternative routes available

The Victoria Clipper’s annual winter refitting is delayed due to snow. Service will continue on Feb. 13. (Facebook/Victoria Clipper)
Mainroad South Island Contracting and municipal contractors are working to keep the roads clear (File photo)

80,000 litres of brine, 45 plows used to de-ice Greater Victoria highways Sunday night

Provincial and municipal contractors work to keep roads clear of snow

Mainroad South Island Contracting and municipal contractors are working to keep the roads clear (File photo)
Expert talks cycling safely in snow and ice during Vancouver Island’s cold snap

Expert talks cycling safely in snow and ice during Vancouver Island’s cold snap

Wide tires are a bonus, but clothing is key to winter cycling

Expert talks cycling safely in snow and ice during Vancouver Island’s cold snap
Brent D’Argis took this photo of a vehicle that had gone into a ditch on the Trans-Canada Highway near Thetis Lake Wednesday night. (Brent D’Argis photo)

Snow keeps West Shore emergency crews busy

Environment Canada says more snow expected to hit Friday afternoon

Brent D’Argis took this photo of a vehicle that had gone into a ditch on the Trans-Canada Highway near Thetis Lake Wednesday night. (Brent D’Argis photo)