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Oak Bay couple anxiously await flight home after spending $15,000 to escape Morocco amid COVID-19

The pair hope to fly to Victoria via Paris and Toronto after leaving Casablanca Thursday

Mar 18, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Rotary program keeps communities prepared in the event of an emergency

Club places disaster aid kits throughout region

Mar 18, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Ucluelet’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort implements full closure

Wickaninnish Inn temporarily closes its doors to new arrivals and The Cabins closes for 30 days.

Mar 18, 2020 3:55 PM Read more >

Oak Bay pursues council meeting participation by webcam

With municipal hall closed to public, staff, council seek solutions

Mar 18, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Victoria parkades ditch attendants in effort to reduce COVID-19 exposure

Some parkades were free this week, but fees are back in place

Mar 18, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Otter Point dental patients warned of possible coronavirus exposure

Staff member attended Vancouver conference, self-quarantined

Mar 18, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Possible COVID-19 exposure reported at Ladysmith Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club recommends staff and families follow provincial guidelines

Mar 18, 2020 1:20 PM Read more >

Saanich cancels public hearing on unrelated occupancy limits amid COVID-19 spread

Council doesn’t want residents’ opinions to go unheard, councillor says

Mar 18, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Tofino asks visitors to postpone trips, return home

“For now, please enjoy Tofino vicariously through images and your memories of past visits.”

Mar 18, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

Harbour Air cancels all Seattle flights amid COVID-19

In a response to travel restrictions Seattle flights will be cancelled until April 30

Mar 18, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >