Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The people at Tiny have come up with another couple of big ideas to help Victoria though the pandemic.

Sales of alcohol might be way up, but B.C. is closing its government-run liquor stores on Sundays. Ironically, surging sales — they’re up 40 per cent this month — contributed to the decision, which takes effect this weekend.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced 66 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total to 725.

While B.C. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, officials have ordered a number of non-essential businesses to close if they cannot ensure safe physical distance.

Supermarkets are being swamped with delivery requests, leaving shoppers — some of them in vulnerable health — forced to pick up supplies in person or scramble to find someone to go out on their behalf.

Money is still coming into the Rapid Relief Fund — thanks again — and it is going out as well. As promised. The fund was established to give immediate need to those affected by COVID-19. We’ve passed $1.

A commentary by the senior director of the Mustard Seed Street Church. COVID-19 has brutally affected Greater Victoria’s low-income families, members of our street communities and seniors.

Jigsaw puzzles are big right now, as are bestsellers, children’s books and workbooks. Occasionally, there’s a request for a copy of The Plague by Albert Camus.

Try to maintain a routine at home, while focusing on reading and math exercises, professor says

Jeremy Vail has hung a well-known print by street artist Banksy on a tree near the entrance of Royal Jubilee Hospital as a way of thanking hospital staff for all their work during the COVID-19 outbreak.