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The Cook Street Village Block Party, FanCon in Langford, the Oak Bay Tea Party, and Ocean Week in Sidney are all happening today.
Enjoy your Sunday, whatever it is that you plan to do.
For me, it’ll be chilling by the water with the Blue Jays game in my headphones.
— Mark
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🌡 Weather Forecast
NEWS
Fire destroys Garden Fork Restaurant near Butterfly Gardens in Brentwood Bay
Fire rips through the Garden Fork Restaurant. Photo courtesy Don Hay / Facebook
Flames broke out early Saturday morning, leaving the building a burnt, gutted shell.
Firefighters from the Central Saanich Fire Department—located just across the roadway—were quick to get to the blaze at the corner of Keating Cross and West Saanich.
Saanich firefighters joined them.
“Crews arrived at 3:01am to a fire that was heavily involved in the basement, main floor, and attic,” Central Saanich Fire said in a social media post.
“Unfortunately, the building sustained significant damage.”
There were no injuries reported.
The restaurant will be closed until further notice, Garden Fork said in a social media post. “We are thankful that everyone is safe and would like to thank the firefighters and emergency responders for their quick response,” the post said.
The restaurant, which opened 10 months ago, has had previous incarnations, including Sassy’s and Smitty’s, and most recently, it was a Floyd's Diner.
⚠ Capital Bulletin
Point Ellice Bridge will be fully closed overnight tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 7pm to 7am.
Lillian Szpak's celebration of life: The late Langford councillor will be honoured at a public celebration at Royal Roads on June 13.
Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google.
On the water today? Check the tide times for Victoria.
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