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A Victoria artist鈥檚 homage to Dr. Bonnie Henry

A Victoria artist鈥檚 homage to Dr. Bonnie Henry

For many British Columbians holing up in聽their homes, watching COVID-19 spread through seniors鈥 care homes and communities across the globe, hearing provincial health officer Dr.
Les Leyne: Reality is far beyond what modelling tried to address

Les Leyne: Reality is far beyond what modelling tried to address

A paper Dr. Bonnie Henry co-authored nine years ago illustrates how far beyond the conventional limits in public health thinking COVID-19 has pushed authorities. sa国际传媒
Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Single-use face masks are washing up on Hong Kong beaches, threatening marine life and raising questions about hygienic disposal of the masks, says a Saanich researcher in marine plastic pollution.
How Greater Victoria retailers are trying to cope during the pandemic

How Greater Victoria retailers are trying to cope during the pandemic

Testing the theory that there is no ideal time to do anything, a local cannabis company is planning to open its first retail location in Victoria鈥檚 Fairfield neighbourhood at the end of this week.
Rock for Relief: Island talent raises funds in 鈥楲iving Room鈥 concert Friday

Rock for Relief: Island talent raises funds in 鈥楲iving Room鈥 concert Friday

Some of Vancouver Island鈥檚 top musical talent will be coming together 鈥 virtually, of course 鈥 to raise money for people in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Comment: VIATEC'S Dan Gunn on seeing silver linings

Comment: VIATEC'S Dan Gunn on seeing silver linings

A commentary by the CEO of the聽Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council. Every morning, I watch our prime minister update the nation on sa国际传媒鈥檚 COVID-19 response. 鈥淪ave lives by staying apart,鈥 he pleads.
Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

If you鈥檙e feeling a little bit slower these days, you might be able to blame it on biology. That鈥檚 because isolation is bad for the brain, says University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson. 鈥淧eople have trouble focusing.
Mayor of Alert Bay tests positive for COVID-19

Mayor of Alert Bay tests positive for COVID-19

The mayor of Alert Bay has tested positive for COVID-19 and is resting at home, the municipality announced Monday. Dennis Buchanan, 72, said he is feeling better than he did last week.
sa国际传媒 Ferries rescinds most layoffs, hoping for federal wage subsidy

sa国际传媒 Ferries rescinds most layoffs, hoping for federal wage subsidy

With the possibility sa国际传媒 Ferries may be eligible for the federal wage-subsidy program, the corporation has rescinded most of the layoff notices issued just over a week ago. In a memo from chief executive Mark Collins, sa国际传媒
Inability to hold public hearings could stall housing developments

Inability to hold public hearings could stall housing developments

Municipal leaders are growing increasingly concerned that affordable-housing projects and other developments could be in jeopardy if local governments are unable to hold public hearings during the COVID-19 outbreak.