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Working from home one way to avoid virus

Working from home one way to avoid virus

Canadians across the country set up laptops and cellphones to work from home on Monday to avoid COVID-19. While it’s a new experience for some, others — such as members of the capital region’s high-tech sector — are familiar with working remotely.
Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

The province’s tourism industry is calling on senior governments to establish a fund to help its operators deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The Tourism Industry Association of B.C.
Victorians offer to help vulnerable with errands

Victorians offer to help vulnerable with errands

Some Victoria residents are offering to help the community’s more vulnerable members amid the COVID-19 crisis. Friends Melia Parker and Morganne Bemister posted their offer in online classifieds.
Schools not sure how closed borders will affect international students

Schools not sure how closed borders will affect international students

A ban announced Monday on anyone who isn’t a citizen or permanent resident — or American — coming to Canada is creating uncertainty for schools that host international students.
Island municipalities closing recreation facilities, city halls

Island municipalities closing recreation facilities, city halls

The City of Victoria shuttered Crystal Pool and Royal Athletic Park on Monday and announced the closure of city hall as municipalities across Vancouver Island scrambled to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Clipper considers going on hiatus as numbers dip; Coho carries snowbirds home

Clipper considers going on hiatus as numbers dip; Coho carries snowbirds home

Clipper Vacations is considering putting its ferry service between Victoria and Seattle on hiatus as a result of reduced demand during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Island library branches closing indefinitely amid outbreak

Island library branches closing indefinitely amid outbreak

All 12 Greater Victoria Public Library branches are closing their doors indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. So are all branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, which operates from Bella Coola all the way south to Sooke and Sidney.
Victoria airport traffic drops by almost a third; WestJet, Sunwing cancel flights

Victoria airport traffic drops by almost a third; WestJet, Sunwing cancel flights

Passenger traffic is down about 30 per cent at Victoria International Airport and several flights have been cancelled as restrictions are imposed on travel amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Health official recommends postponing Victoria council byelection

Health official recommends postponing Victoria council byelection

The City of Victoria has asked the provincial government to postpone a council byelection until after the COVID-19 outbreak is over.
Victoria police ask public to use non-emergency website, phone line instead of going to station

Victoria police ask public to use non-emergency website, phone line instead of going to station

Victoria police are asking the public to avoid its front counters at both its stations as part of efforts to deal with COVID-19. The police department has two stations -- at Caledonia Avenue in Victoria and Park Place in Esquimalt.