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Space for more? Restaurants no longer held to 50% capacity

Space for more? Restaurants no longer held to 50% capacity

A table or two might have just opened up in Greater Victoria, now that maximum capacity of restaurants will be based on available space. Provincial health officer Dr.
On streets, in parks and at home with windows open, they鈥檙e performing

On streets, in parks and at home with windows open, they鈥檙e performing

Clubs and theatres have been shut down, but you can hear performances in parks or on street corners
Overdoses kill 170 in sa国际传媒 in May, exceeding total COVID-19 toll

Overdoses kill 170 in sa国际传媒 in May, exceeding total COVID-19 toll

British Columbia has recorded its highest number of illicit-drug-overdose deaths ever in a single month, reaching the grim milestone in May. The sa国际传媒 Coroners Service said 170 people died from illicit-drug overdoses in May, the equivalent of 5.
Helpline to advise health professionals on opioid options

Helpline to advise health professionals on opioid options

A helpline has been created to support doctors, nursing practitioners and pharmacists treating patients with opioid-use disorders, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy announced Thursday.
No new COVID-19 deaths for six straight days in sa国际传媒

No new COVID-19 deaths for six straight days in sa国际传媒

British Columbia has marked six days in a row with no additional deaths due to COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the death toll stood at 167 on Thursday and no new community or health-care outbreaks have been identified.
Concert series honouring Music By the Sea fest continues Friday

Concert series honouring Music By the Sea fest continues Friday

Christopher Donison had big plans for the summer, including producing a festival with top jazz and classical artists performing at the Victoria International Marina.
After briefly allowing visits, a care home reverses course

After briefly allowing visits, a care home reverses course

Only a day after families at Mount St. Mary鈥檚 long-term care home were told they could visit a loved one, the facility had to reverse course. 鈥淭his is so sad for everyone, tragic beyond words,鈥 said Brenda Brophy, 55, of Victoria.
Jack Knox: Shopping local push not boosterism; 鈥榠t鈥檚 desperation time鈥

Jack Knox: Shopping local push not boosterism; 鈥榠t鈥檚 desperation time鈥

Here鈥檚 what came to mind while watching a sa国际传媒 Post van trundle down a residential street in Victoria on Sunday: Jeff Bezos鈥檚 fortune has grown by $35 billion US during the pandemic. The two are connected.
Tourism vs. virus anxiety: Nuu-Chah-Nulth council resists opening to visitors

Tourism vs. virus anxiety: Nuu-Chah-Nulth council resists opening to visitors

sa国际传媒 Premier John Horgan says there will be an impasse if sa国际传媒鈥檚 plan to reopen domestic tourism province-wide is met with plans to close communities.
Comment: Time for government to stop withholding pandemic information

Comment: Time for government to stop withholding pandemic information

A commentary by a former deputy minister in 10 ministries under five premiers, who also ran his own small business for 20 years.