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Protect yourself from COVID-19 by grabbing a bar of soap

Soap for Hope Canada repurposes hotel soap for those in need

Mar 16, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Victoria closes Crystal Pool, other facilities to curb spread of COVID-19

City Hall will now only be open by appointment

Mar 16, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Victoria by-election postponed due to COVID-19 precautions

Gatherings of more than 50 people not recommended by provincial health officer

Mar 16, 2020 3:40 PM Read more >

Victoria Police seek witnesses to downtown stabbing of 71-year-old woman

The stabbing took place in the 900-block of Yates Street on Friday March 13

Mar 16, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Girl Guides cancel summer gathering at Camp Bernard in Sooke

The event was expected to host more than 2,500 Guides and women from across Canada

Mar 16, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >

Popular Sidney aquarium closes over coronavirus

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea has a plan to care for more than 3,000 animals

Mar 16, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria libraries shut doors until further notice

All GVPL, VIRL branches close after tonight amidst COVID-19 fears

Mar 16, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Visitor restrictions in place at Island Health facilities in response to pandemic

Effective immediately, no visitor who is unwell may visit any Island Health facility

Mar 16, 2020 1:40 PM Read more >

Sidney restricts access to all municipal buildings

Announcement effective since 11 a.m. Monday morning

Mar 16, 2020 12:50 PM Read more >

‘Man with rifle’ nothing more than vet seeking to innoculate deer in Oak Bay

Deer management underway in March, more in fall

Mar 16, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >