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Don鈥檛 expect everything to go 鈥榖ack to normal鈥 next week, premier says

Don鈥檛 expect everything to go 鈥榖ack to normal鈥 next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, sa国际传媒 Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
Ferry travel to Alert Bay permitted again, but mayor says stay home

Ferry travel to Alert Bay permitted again, but mayor says stay home

People are free to travel by ferry to and from Alert Bay on Cormorant Island after a local state of emergency was lifted Saturday, but the village mayor is advising visitors and residents to stay home.
Province looking for pandemic feedback from sa国际传媒 residents

Province looking for pandemic feedback from sa国际传媒 residents

The sa国际传媒 government has launched a survey to learn more about how residents are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 75,000 people have completed the Your Story, Our Future survey, which went live on Tuesday. It will be available on the B.
North Cowichan to set up tenting sites for the homeless

North Cowichan to set up tenting sites for the homeless

Short-term tenting sites with a 鈥渇amily cluster鈥 of campers are going to be set up for homeless people in North Cowichan in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Dave Obee: Giving credit where it鈥檚 due for Rapid Relief Fund鈥檚 success

Dave Obee: Giving credit where it鈥檚 due for Rapid Relief Fund鈥檚 success

As we wrap up the most important fundraising project in sa国际传媒 history, it is important that we acknowledge and thank the people who helped to make the Rapid Relief Fund a great success. The fund ( RapidReliefFund.
UVic student sues school over refund for unused parking due to COVID-19

UVic student sues school over refund for unused parking due to COVID-19

A University of Victoria student has launched a class action lawsuit against the university over its refusal to refund parking pass fees after face-to-face classes ended due to COVID-19. The lawsuit, filed in sa国际传媒
Now is not the time to open border, says sa国际传媒 health minister

Now is not the time to open border, says sa国际传媒 health minister

Prohibitions on non-essential travel between the United States and sa国际传媒 鈥渉ave to continue into the future,鈥 says sa国际传媒鈥檚 health minister. 鈥渟a国际传媒鈥檚 position could not be more crystal clear,鈥 Health Minister Adrian Dix said Tuesday.
Investing in disinfecting gear pays off; company contributing to Rapid Relief Fund

Investing in disinfecting gear pays off; company contributing to Rapid Relief Fund

An investment based largely on cruise ship business is now paying off handsomely for a local cleaning firm and the community despite Victoria鈥檚 empty cruise ship terminal.
Economic forecast: Region expected to weather virus better than most

Economic forecast: Region expected to weather virus better than most

As Greater Victoria businesses anxiously await further reopening of the economy, a new forecast Tuesday suggests the sa国际传媒 capital will weather the pandemic storm slightly better than most cities in sa国际传媒.
To clean cash, use a little soap and water; skip the bleach

To clean cash, use a little soap and water; skip the bleach

If you want to launder your money, soap and water is best, the Bank of sa国际传媒 says.