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The province announced 71 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, for a total of 1,795 people province-wide who have tested positive for the disease. On Vancouver Island, there have now been 110 confirmed cases of the virus.

People suffering because of a surgery that was cancelled to make room for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases can contact their surgeons to be re-evaluated, says the CEO of Island Health.

After an hour of bewildering debate, Saanich council over-ruled Mayor Fred Haynes and ditched his plan to cancel amalgamation talks with Victoria due to the pandemic.

Victoria designer Jimbo was working on a collection for Vancouver Fashion Week before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now he鈥檚 using his skills to make masks that have proved wildly popular, and he鈥檚 turning success into a good deed.

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 loss would change Greater Victoria.

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Victoria Police Chief Del Manak is seeking more officers to deal with a crime wave near Topaz Park where people without homes are staying in tents during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will be eclipsed by the COVID-19 pandemic. There won鈥檛 be any exuberant marches or rallies celebrating environmental protection.

Victoria residents will soon have an easier time keeping their distance from one another while walking or shopping during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Several golf courses on Vancouver Island have re-opened with strict precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 鈥淚t鈥檚 controlled enjoyment,鈥� said Patrick Chury, general manager of Gorge Vale.