An iconic Oak Bay restaurant closes its doors this month, citing staffing, inflation and sourcing issues.

The Marina Restaurant at Spewhung (Turkey Head) B次元官网网址� open since the 1970s and taken over by Oak Bay Marin Group in 1994 B次元官网网址� closes March 5. The adjacent Dockside Eatery will remain open, according to a Feb. 27 statement.

B次元官网网址淭his was a very difficult decision to make, and our first concern is for the staff and their families. We know this is hard for them and we are doing everything we can to transition them into new employment immediately,B次元官网网址� CEO Brook Castelsky said.

B次元官网网址淟abour shortages, supply issues and inflation have made it difficult for many in the hospitality industry. Many hospitality companies are desperate for workers and we believe our employees will be welcomed by many organizations.B次元官网网址�

Remaining food will be donated to the Mustard Seed Food Bank.

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The Oak Bay restaurant joins a list of eateries in Greater Victoria closed in recent months. After 90 years of serving the community, Old Vic Fish and Chips on Broad Street in Victoria closed in January. The restaurant was located in a building scheduled for redevelopment.

Agrius Restaurant on Yates Street in Victoria also cited inflation as factor when it closed mid-January.

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Last year, family concerns saw SassyB次元官网网址檚 in Central Saanich close last year, after four decades serving that community. FloydB次元官网网址檚 Diner, which now boasts restaurants in four communities, quickly snapped up the site B次元官网网址� dousing the building in itB次元官网网址檚 well-branded hot pink.

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