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Storm watchers, your season is finally here. Yesterday, almost the entire Island was under a yellow warning for wind, bringing crashing waves and swaying treetops to the capital region. 

The weather is expected to be gentler today, with light winds and a chance of sunshine.

— Robyn

Today’s approx. read time: 7 minutes

Today: 🌦️ 12 / 7

Tomorrow: 🌦️ 9 / 6

Day after: ⛅ 9 / 7

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A downtown nightclub is back on the upbeat after structural issues temporarily forced it to close. 

The Downbeat, at Government and Johnson, closed last week because of a sagging ceiling. The ceiling connects to a Fjall Raven store upstairs, which also had to shut due to its warped flooring.

"While the store upstairs was investigating an irregularity in their floor, it became apparent that our beautiful, history-rich old building has some tired bones and is showing a little sagging," The Downbeat team wrote on social media Wednesday. "She’s been standing for a long time, and it looks like she might need a little TLC."

The Downbeat reopened Thursday night, but Fjall Raven remained shuttered as of Friday. A sign on its door said it would be closed "until further notice."

After an engineering assessment, additional structural supports were installed in the club's ceiling "out of an abundance of caution," said The Downbeat team. The club has been approved to remain open while a more permanent solution is found. 

"You might notice a little extra hardware around the place," The Downbeat team wrote. "Just remember, it’s there for support, not for climbing, swinging, or auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Please give it some space and leave the acrobatics [for] the dance floor!"

The nightclub's revenue took a “pretty significant hit" when it closed for a weekend, the only time it operates, said management. They're hoping music and dance lovers will pay The Downbeat a visit in the coming weeks to help it recover lost income.

"Unlike businesses that operate seven days a week, Friday and Saturday nights are our bread and butter. So if you love The Downbeat, the music, the artists, the people, and the little community we’ve built together, now is a fantastic time to show us some love!”

Carey Closed: Between Ravine Way and Uptown until 10pm today for crane installation.

Lane reductions on Douglas and closure at Queens and Douglas for one week starting tomorrow. Monday-Friday. 7am-7pm. [Info]

Saanich road closure: Oakridge at Carey, through Dec. 25 for sidewalk and road construction. 

Galloping Goose Trail Closed between Colwood Overpass and Royal Roads University on Wednesday, 9am-3pm. 

Flyby over Ogden Point: A CP-140 Aurora from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron will flyover tomorrow to celebrate the commissioning of a new navy ship. 2:50pm. [CHEK]

Masters International 100 Tournament final day at Oak Bay Rec Centre. [Info]

2026 Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Auction ends tonight at 10pm. [Info]