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Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in B.C. passes 1,500

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in B.C. passes 1,500

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in B.C. has surpassed 1,500, with 27 new cases announced on Tuesday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said a total of 1,517 people have tested positive for COVID-19.
Elizabeth May explains plane trip to Ottawa for emergency session

Elizabeth May explains plane trip to Ottawa for emergency session

First, there was carpooling. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there鈥檚 plane-pooling. Last weekend, members of three 91原创 political parties hopped on a government jet to travel to Ottawa to pass emergency economic legislation.
Jack Knox: Don鈥檛 be too quick to judge ferry travellers

Jack Knox: Don鈥檛 be too quick to judge ferry travellers

We鈥檙e at the finger-pointing stage of the pandemic now. That鈥檚 the part where we demand to know why our leaders A) didn鈥檛 see this coming, or B) saw it coming but failed to react quickly or decisively enough to head it off.
A Victoria artist鈥檚 homage to Dr. Bonnie Henry

A Victoria artist鈥檚 homage to Dr. Bonnie Henry

For many British Columbians holing up in聽their homes, watching COVID-19 spread through seniors鈥 care homes and communities across the globe, hearing provincial health officer Dr.
Les Leyne: Reality is far beyond what modelling tried to address

Les Leyne: Reality is far beyond what modelling tried to address

A paper Dr. Bonnie Henry co-authored nine years ago illustrates how far beyond the conventional limits in public health thinking COVID-19 has pushed authorities. B.C.
Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Single-use face masks are washing up on Hong Kong beaches, threatening marine life and raising questions about hygienic disposal of the masks, says a Saanich researcher in marine plastic pollution.
How Greater Victoria retailers are trying to cope during the pandemic

How Greater Victoria retailers are trying to cope during the pandemic

Testing the theory that there is no ideal time to do anything, a local cannabis company is planning to open its first retail location in Victoria鈥檚 Fairfield neighbourhood at the end of this week.
Rock for Relief: Island talent raises funds in 鈥楲iving Room鈥 concert Friday

Rock for Relief: Island talent raises funds in 鈥楲iving Room鈥 concert Friday

Some of 91原创 Island鈥檚 top musical talent will be coming together 鈥 virtually, of course 鈥 to raise money for people in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Comment: VIATEC'S Dan Gunn on seeing silver linings

Comment: VIATEC'S Dan Gunn on seeing silver linings

A commentary by the CEO of the聽Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council. Every morning, I watch our prime minister update the nation on Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 response. 鈥淪ave lives by staying apart,鈥 he pleads.
Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

If you鈥檙e feeling a little bit slower these days, you might be able to blame it on biology. That鈥檚 because isolation is bad for the brain, says University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson. 鈥淧eople have trouble focusing.