Local Business

Sooke businesses cope with closures in midst of COVID-19

Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce helping local business deal with pandemic

Mar 30, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Victoria business still busy as people turn to books while in self-isolation

Russell Books says certain genres have gained popularity during COVID-19

Mar 28, 2020 5:30 AM Read more >

Tofino and Ucluelet distilleries step up with hand sanitizer

Mass supply delivered to emergency operation centres in Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield and Port Alberni.

Mar 27, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

‘Board game sommeliers’ keep residents entertained with home deliveries

‘Pandemic’ board game currently among the most popular, co-owner says

Mar 27, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Victoria’s Fairmont Empress, Grand Pacific hotels close due to COVID-19

The iconic hotels and their services are closing to limit the risk of exposure to the coronavirus

Mar 24, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Victoria Cat hotel offers free board for cat-owners hospitalized amid COVID-19 pandemic

Cats must be vaccinated, come with their own food

Mar 23, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

Victoria shop sees spike in sales after Alberta medical officer wears periodic table dress

The Smoking Lily is doing well despite having to close up shop due to COVID-19 fears

Mar 19, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Victoria distiller partners with body care store to make free hand sanitizer

Companies will distribute product to essential service workers

Mar 18, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Langford Costco limits number of shoppers in store at one time

Langford encourages customers to avoid early morning shopping

Mar 18, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island YMCA/YWCA locations close in response to COVID-19

Child care, fitness centres and programs suspended indefinitely

Mar 17, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >