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Thanks, thanks, everywhere a sign of thanks

Thanks, thanks, everywhere a sign of thanks

A Victoria police officer returns from a call to find a message scrawled on the sidewalk beside his car: “Thank U VICPD 4 Your Service.
Jack Knox: Honeymooners in India scrambled to get home

Jack Knox: Honeymooners in India scrambled to get home

They’re not a stereotypical couple, so it stands to reason that they wouldn’t have a stereotypical honeymoon. Archdeacon Alastair McCollum is the English-born, motorcycle-riding, Ozzy Osbourne-loving minister at Victoria’s St.
Victoria police warn of COVID-19 scams

Victoria police warn of COVID-19 scams

Victoria police are warning citizens of scam artists who are using tales of COVID-19 to commit their crimes.
911 swamped with virus calls; non-urgent inquiries should go to 811

911 swamped with virus calls; non-urgent inquiries should go to 811

B.C. paramedics are reporting that 75 per cent of recent calls to 911 ambulance dispatch are related to suspicions of COVID-19 or other influenza-type symptoms.
Language schools in jeopardy after virus outbreak

Language schools in jeopardy after virus outbreak

The country’s largest association of language schools, Languages Canada, is warning that without major financial assistance, a significant number of its members are likely to close — and possibly never reopen.
57 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Island Health; B.C. death toll rises to 16

57 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Island Health; B.C. death toll rises to 16

There have been two more deaths in British Columbia as a result of the novel coronavirus and the government says staff members at two more long-term care homes have confirmed cases of COVID-19. A statement from the B.C.
Islanders on board cruise ship on which four people have died

Islanders on board cruise ship on which four people have died

Four people have died on a cruise ship on which more than 1,800 passengers and crew are stranded, including several people from 91Ô­´´ Island.
Dave Obee: Why thousands are giving to others

Dave Obee: Why thousands are giving to others

Helping our neighbours: Donate online at rapidrelieffund.ca Why are thousands of people donating to the Rapid Relief Fund, which was set up to help people in need because of the COVID-19 pandemic? There are many reasons.
South Island doctors plead with public to stay home

South Island doctors plead with public to stay home

Hundreds of South Island doctors are urging the public to take social distancing and self-isolation measures seriously in the fight to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Courtenay musician’s video offers an antidote to crisis

Courtenay musician’s video offers an antidote to crisis

With the impact of the COVID-19 crisis forcing many into isolation, Courtenay singer-songwriter Sue Pyper wanted to make a music video that would lift the spirits of those feeling overwhelmed by it all.