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Salons, spas, tattoo parlours ordered to close as COVID-19 cases hit 424 in B.C.

B.C.'s provincial health officer issued a new order to close personal service establishments such as salons, spas, massage and tattoo parlours. Dr.

Mar 21, 2020 12:04 PM Read more >

Construction sector steady despite virus-related hurdles

Vancouver Island’s construction sector is continuing to build — typically with fewer workers on sites — as it focuses on how to face COVID-19-related challenges today and plans for the future.

Mar 21, 2020 7:35 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Life on stranded cruise ship not all that bad

In all honesty, says Metchosin’s David Kirkham, there are worse places to be trapped than a cruise ship off the coast of South America. There has been no sign of COVID-19 aboard Holland America’s MS Zaandam.

Mar 21, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Self-isolating because of COVID-19

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Mar 21, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Our biggest campaign yet: Help us raise $1 million in one week for those in need

Today we are launching the most important fundraising campaign in the 161-year history of this newspaper. The need is unprecedented and it is immediate. The sky is not falling. It is spring. Birds are singing. There is hope for the future.

Mar 21, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. suspends camping in provincial parks until end of April

B.C. is suspending camping in provincial parks, at least until the end of April. It’s also ending park services and closing facilities, citing the need to maintain social distancing.

Mar 20, 2020 5:16 PM Read more >

St. Michaels University School student tests positive for COVID-19

A Victoria-based St. Michaels University School student has tested positive for COVID-19, according to deputy head of school Andy Rodford.

Mar 20, 2020 4:57 PM Read more >

COVID-19 case confirmed at Ladysmith 7-Eleven, company says

7-Eleven Canada says there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 at its Ladysmith store.

Mar 20, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

B.C. restaurants ordered to offer take-out or delivery only

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported on Vancouver Island, bringing total to 30

Mar 20, 2020 2:54 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria School District and municipalities closing playgrounds to reduce virus spread

All playgrounds in the Greater Victoria School District are closing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The decision follows the direction of B.C.'s Provincial Public Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, the district said.

Mar 20, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >

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