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Union fights sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries after worker fired over COVID-19 vaccination quarantine

Union fights sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries after worker fired over COVID-19 vaccination quarantine

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union says employee was not expecting to have to quarantine after going to the U.S. to get Johnson & Johnson shot
Sporting events take brunt of new pandemic restrictions; seating capacity cut to 50%

Sporting events take brunt of new pandemic restrictions; seating capacity cut to 50%

Measures are in effect from Monday through Jan. 31
Personal gatherings limited, sports tournaments cancelled as COVID cases rise

Personal gatherings limited, sports tournaments cancelled as COVID cases rise

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s COVID-19 case rate has nearly doubled over the past week and new cases are expected to rise rapidly, says Dr. Bonnie Henry.
No vaccine mandates in Victoria and Cowichan school districts, Sooke still considering

No vaccine mandates in Victoria and Cowichan school districts, Sooke still considering

Omicron FAQ: How is it different? Is it a 'super-variant?' Can it evade vaccines? How transmissible is it?

Omicron FAQ: How is it different? Is it a 'super-variant?' Can it evade vaccines? How transmissible is it?

One of the ways the Omicron variant is different from other variants is the sheer number of mutations in the spike protein. Does this make it a super-variant?
Camosun creates colour-coded trays for COVID vaccine

Camosun creates colour-coded trays for COVID vaccine

Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Because of restrictions prompted by the spread of the Omicron variant, international travellers could find themselves stranded, the federal government said.
Half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Omicron cases are on the Island

Half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Omicron cases are on the Island

With 137 new COVID-19 cases reported in Island Health on Thursday, the total number of active cases is now 905.
Everything you need to know about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s new travel rules

Everything you need to know about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s new travel rules

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.