Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

You can forget heading down to the lawn of the B.C. legislature for a big Canada Day celebration this year. With provincial health officer Dr.

Testing for COVID-19 is expanding based on the course of the virus in B.C., says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. She is asking that everyone with symptoms be assessed for testing.

Saanich council has decided to cut this year’s property-tax increase to the rate of inflation to provide further relief for residents hard hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. Councillors had already reduced the 2020 tax lift to 3.74 per cent from 7.

The Telus Victoria Community Board will direct $350,000 in funding to Vancouver Island charities, beginning with $115,000 in emergency relief grants for nine non-profits responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A woman was arrested by Victoria police and weapons and a stolen bike were seized in a weekend incident at Topaz Park.

Vancouver Island’s top doctor will be taking your questions on the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual town hall tonight. Vancouver Island Health Authority’s chief medical health officer Dr.

Most local businesses are suffering these days, and many will close permanently as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns. These businesses are run by your friends and neighbours, and their loss would change Greater Victoria.

Most local businesses are suffering these days, and many will close permanently as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns. These businesses are run by your friends and neighbours, and their loss would change Greater Victoria.

Most local businesses are suffering these days, and many will close permanently as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns. These businesses are run by your friends and neighbours, and their loss would change Greater Victoria.

A commentary by the chairman of the Capital Regional District. As an elected official, I am happiest in my community, talking to people and learning about them.