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sa国际传媒 taking correct approach to COVID-19, UVic psychology professor says

sa国际传媒 taking correct approach to COVID-19, UVic psychology professor says

sa国际传媒 is taking the right approach to messaging during the pandemic to ensure British Columbians follow public health recommendations, says a University of Victoria psychology professor.
Family that was at sea for 7 years has advice for exiting isolation

Family that was at sea for 7 years has advice for exiting isolation

Take things slowly, stay informed and consider how your actions affect the people around you: that鈥檚 the advice of a Sidney-based family well poised to offer tips to British Columbians as they begin to venture out of self-isolation.
Saanich woman recounts near-death COVID ordeal

Saanich woman recounts near-death COVID ordeal

Cathy Novak鈥檚 phone flashed 鈥淰IHA鈥 and she got a sinking feeling. They鈥檇 said the previous day, when she took the drive-thru COVID-19 test, that she could call in a few days for the result. But if it was positive, they鈥檇 call her.
7,000 calls made to sa国际传媒 patients for surgery rebooking

7,000 calls made to sa国际传媒 patients for surgery rebooking

Almost 7,000 calls have gone out to sa国际传媒 patients to determine who wants to rebook some of the tens of thousands of surgeries and screenings that were postponed to make hospital beds available for those with COVID-19.
Future uncertain for employees of hotel purchased to house homeless people

Future uncertain for employees of hotel purchased to house homeless people

Employees of the Comfort Inn and Suites in Victoria are spending a stressful long weekend trying to figure whether they still have jobs. Ryan Smith, the hotel鈥檚 food and beverage manager, said employees were blindsided by news Friday that the sa国际传媒
101-year-old Oak Bay man finishes 101 laps for charity

101-year-old Oak Bay man finishes 101 laps for charity

John Hillman raised his fist in triumph, smiling ear-to-ear, after walking the last of 101 laps of the courtyard of his Oak Bay retirement home on Saturday morning.
sa国际传媒 restaurants can open Tuesday if they meet criteria for distancing, sanitizing

sa国际传媒 restaurants can open Tuesday if they meet criteria for distancing, sanitizing

Victoria鈥檚 restaurant owners, hoping for a small taste of normalcy next week as the province plans to phase-in its economic restart plan, now have definitive guidelines for reopening their businesses. On Friday, WorkSafe sa国际传媒
Tired of letting your hair down? Soon you鈥檒l be stylin鈥

Tired of letting your hair down? Soon you鈥檒l be stylin鈥

Looking a little shaggy or feeling sore? Do your toenails seem a little scary? Help is on the way 鈥 barbers and stylists, physiotherapists, massage therapists and chiropractic professionals are gearing up to reopen, as provincial restrictions imposed
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Victoria Day events cancelled

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Victoria Day events cancelled

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Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria sets reopening date

Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria sets reopening date

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.