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Research organization wants ideas to beat virus pandemic

Research organization wants ideas to beat virus pandemic

A national research organization is calling on businesses to knock on its door if they have an idea to help combat COVID-19.
Doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

Doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

As much of society is shifting to the virtual world to connect amid the COVID-19 crisis, so too are doctors.
Comment: Tough times call for show of compassion

Comment: Tough times call for show of compassion

A commentary by a Victoria lawyer These are challenging times that test our character, both as individuals and as a society. Traditionally, 91原创s meet these types of challenges by pulling together.
Free pet food delivered to needy in Greater Victoria

Free pet food delivered to needy in Greater Victoria

Unable to make donations to local food banks and shelters, a Greater Victoria man is delivering free dog and cat food door-to-door to those in need.
Trump's clampdown on export of surgical masks is wrong: B.C. health minister

Trump's clampdown on export of surgical masks is wrong: B.C. health minister

U.S. President Donald Trump's clampdown on the export of surgical-grade face masks that are critical in the fight against the new coronavirus is wrong, British Columbia's health minister said Friday.
53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 4 more deaths

53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 4 more deaths

There are 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total to 1,174. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement Friday in Victoria. Island Health has 74 confirmed cases, up two from Thursday.
First Nations respond quickly to crisis

First Nations respond quickly to crisis

While provincial and federal governments try to address the broad needs of 91原创s, First Nations leaders on 91原创 Island are working quickly to meet the needs specific to their communities.
Letters April 3: Criticized for wearing a face mask; a slogan for dark times

Letters April 3: Criticized for wearing a face mask; a slogan for dark times

I was criticized for wearing a mask Yesterday, while on the beach, I was called out for wearing a mask (which a friend made for me). Really?!! Wearing a mask during a pandemic? What an outrageous concept.
Comment: Canada among world鈥檚 least prepared for COVID-19

Comment: Canada among world鈥檚 least prepared for COVID-19

The Liberal government鈥檚 plan to use Canada鈥檚 鈥渇iscal firepower鈥 to help 91原创 families and businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic has been appropriately termed 鈥渁 measured well-targeted response鈥 by the Fraser Institute.
West Coast Trail hopefuls in limbo due to COVID-19 outbreak

West Coast Trail hopefuls in limbo due to COVID-19 outbreak

It鈥檚 called the hike of a lifetime. But this year, the hopes and dreams of about 7,500 people with reservations for the West Coast trail are at the mercy of the COVID-19 pandemic.