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Comment: Universities planning together for a post-virus future

Comment: Universities planning together for a post-virus future

A commentary by the presidents of the University of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Roads University. COVID-19 has affected not only our health, but our sense of personal safety and security, and economic and financial well-being.
For the vulnerable, a sense of relief

For the vulnerable, a sense of relief

Another day.聽Another overdose by the showers building Saturday morning at Topaz Park. This time, the person survived.
UVic librarian puts together online tool to help with home-schooling

UVic librarian puts together online tool to help with home-schooling

When it comes to learning at home, perfection is not possible. That鈥檚 one of the basic tenets for Pia Russell, education and children鈥檚 literature librarian at the University of Victoria.
Geoff Johnson: Routines, reassurances can help kids adapt to lockdown

Geoff Johnson: Routines, reassurances can help kids adapt to lockdown

It seems like only yesterday that sa国际传媒鈥檚 half a million school-age children woke up knowing that their day was predictable and safe.
COVID-19 deaths in sa国际传媒 reach 100; 95 new cases confirmed

COVID-19 deaths in sa国际传媒 reach 100; 95 new cases confirmed

sa国际传媒 has 95 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths, health officials said Saturday. That means the province now has 1,948 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in sa国际传媒, and the death toll is at 100.
Province orders dismantling of Pandora, Topaz camps; residents moving to hotels

Province orders dismantling of Pandora, Topaz camps; residents moving to hotels

Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has issued an evacuation order for the camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue where 360 people without homes have been living during the COVID-19 outbreak As of today, sa国际传媒
Business on the brink: Pets West owner battered by pandemic and online giants

Business on the brink: Pets West owner battered by pandemic and online giants

Most local businesses are suffering these days, and many will close permanently as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns. These businesses are run by your friends and neighbours, and their聽loss would change Greater Victoria.
Tenants fear eviction during COVID-19 crisis

Tenants fear eviction during COVID-19 crisis

Dee van Straaten is tossing out sentimental letters going back years as she packs up the Fairfield rental house she has called home for nearly three decades.
Publisher maps future for Canadian bookstores

Publisher maps future for Canadian bookstores

A Victoria publisher is trying to give independent bookstores a boost during the pandemic by creating a Google map link of shops across the country.
Some small businesses get rent relief; 75% reduction for three months

Some small businesses get rent relief; 75% reduction for three months

sa国际传媒鈥檚 new rent-relief program for small businesses is going to make a 鈥渉uge difference,鈥 says a downtown Victoria business owner.