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Esquimalt closes its buildings to the public, offers online, phone services only

Esquimalt closes its buildings to the public, offers online, phone services only

Buildings close to public Friday, March 20 a 4:3o p.m. amid global coronavirus pandemic
UPDATED: Possible COVID-19 exposure at University of Victoria, Saanich Commonwealth Place

UPDATED: Possible COVID-19 exposure at University of Victoria, Saanich Commonwealth Place

Those who attended UVic, the swimming pool and a kickboxing class at Commonwealth are being warned
VicPD arrests suspect connected to assault with weapon

VicPD arrests suspect connected to assault with weapon

Police believe assault was an isolated incident
Victoria takes action to support business, residents in COVID-19 crisis

Victoria takes action to support business, residents in COVID-19 crisis

City council investigates economic and social supports
Langford Subway offers free ‘happy meal’ for people struggling due to pandemic

Langford Subway offers free ‘happy meal’ for people struggling due to pandemic

‘We will beat the coronavirus,’ reads Jing Luo’s sign
Mayor encourages residents to take advantage of Saanich trails amid COVID-19

Mayor encourages residents to take advantage of Saanich trails amid COVID-19

Fred Haynes wants residents to stay healthy during social isolation by walking local trails
Royals fans encouraged to keep tickets to cancelled games for next year’s season

Royals fans encouraged to keep tickets to cancelled games for next year’s season

Final standings for 2019-20 WHL regular season determined using win percentages
Save-On-Foods temporarily bans reusable shopping bags, suspends bottle returns due to COVID-19

Save-On-Foods temporarily bans reusable shopping bags, suspends bottle returns due to COVID-19

It has also limited its operating hours and implemented special shopping hour for seniors
Central Saanich farmer welcomes pending arrival of foreign seasonal labour

Central Saanich farmer welcomes pending arrival of foreign seasonal labour

Federal government announced Wednesday up to 6,800 seasonal farm workers can arrive in B.C.
Pacheedaht First Nation closes campground, lodge due to COVID-19

Pacheedaht First Nation closes campground, lodge due to COVID-19

Health and safety of community top priority, says First Nation