Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The Hotel Grand Pacific in downtown Victoria plans to reopen June 21. General manager Reid James said Friday that operations and staffing levels at the 304-room hotel will be at a minimum to ensure safe distancing.

B.C. students will have the option to return to school part time starting June 1

The B.C. government has purchased the Comfort Inn and Suites in Victoria for $18.5 million to provide temporary shelter with supports for 65 people living in homeless camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue.

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A commentary by an agent with RE/MAX Camosun, known as Happy Cat Real Estate. One of a series on how local businesses are dealing with the pandemic. It’s like it happened overnight.

Cars will be banned from some roads in Beacon Hill Park through the summer to provide more space for pedestrians during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Pacific FC has announced a campaign to produce cloth masks bearing its logo for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like hundreds of other retail business owners in Greater Victoria shuttered due to the pandemic, Teri Hustins is eager to open.

Victoria has, for the second time, been brought up as a potential site for the restart of the NHL amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier John Horgan mentioned the capital, along with other B.C.

Organizers hope the rescheduled FIBA men’s Olympic basketball qualifying tournament at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre will serve as a celebration in a time when the pandemic is under control.