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Hermann's Jazz Club livestreaming concerts to virus-isolated fans

Hermann's Jazz Club livestreaming concerts to virus-isolated fans

Hermann鈥檚 Jazz Club is hoping a shift to livestreaming concerts will provide some income for performers who are out of work as a result of social-distancing measures.
Utility companies switch to triage mode

Utility companies switch to triage mode

Major utilities supplying electricity, natural gas, water and sewage service say they are working on a triage-style basis during the COVID-19 crisis.
Church bells toll for those leading virus fight

Church bells toll for those leading virus fight

Bells at more than 40 Anglican churches on 91原创 Island, Cormorant Island and the Gulf Islands will toll at noon today and continue every Wednesday as a tribute to those involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Island Health says its workers can鈥檛 accept homemade masks

Island Health says its workers can鈥檛 accept homemade masks

Island Health is advising well-meaning crafters that it cannot accept homemade masks that are not medical grade.
Camosun nursing classes make quick shift to online learning

Camosun nursing classes make quick shift to online learning

Transforming from a typical classroom setting to online teaching has gone better than expected for Camosun College nursing instructor Hannah Ashwood-Smith.
Medical workers offered housing if they need to be in quarantine

Medical workers offered housing if they need to be in quarantine

Individuals and businesses are coming up with free or low-cost housing options, from RVs to discounted hotel rooms, for medical personnel and first responders who need to self-quarantine after treating patients potentially infected with COVID-19.
Lockdown to remain for weeks; some restrictions likely until vaccine found

Lockdown to remain for weeks; some restrictions likely until vaccine found

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says there鈥檚 鈥渮ero chance鈥 any of the COVID-19 orders now in place will change by the end of April. 鈥淲hat it looks like in May or June or July is harder to say.
A heart-shaped thank you for health workers

A heart-shaped thank you for health workers

Gestures of thanks are popping up around town for health-care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WLA forced to postpone start of season due to COVID-19 pandemic

WLA forced to postpone start of season due to COVID-19 pandemic

It could be a while before Island lacrosse fans hear that familiar squeak of sneakers on the concrete floors of arenas.
Two men arrested in COVID-19 scam at Airbnb suite in Victoria

Two men arrested in COVID-19 scam at Airbnb suite in Victoria

Victoria police have arrested two men and recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property after an investigation of an Airbnb scam involving a guest claiming to have COVID-19.