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Victoria council will consider an emergency motion Thursday to help small businesses, tourism, and the arts and culture sector survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Lisa Helps and Coun.

Scientists in a Victoria lab are working on a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19, as the number of cases on the Island and around the world continues to climb.

Former B.C. reporter Shane Woodford is ahead of the story. Eight hours ahead, in time zones, since he lives in Denmark. And Denmark looks to be a few days ahead of Canada in terms of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response to it.

• Non-urgent dental procedures postponed • Everyone coming from out-of-country must self-isolate for at least 14 days • OK to stay in cars on B.C. Ferries’ enclosed decks • All B.C.

91Ô­´´s across the country set up laptops and cellphones to work from home on Monday to avoid COVID-19. While it’s a new experience for some, others — such as members of the capital region’s high-tech sector — are familiar with working remotely.

The province’s tourism industry is calling on senior governments to establish a fund to help its operators deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The Tourism Industry Association of B.C.

Some Victoria residents are offering to help the community’s more vulnerable members amid the COVID-19 crisis. Friends Melia Parker and Morganne Bemister posted their offer in online classifieds.

A ban announced Monday on anyone who isn’t a citizen or permanent resident — or American — coming to Canada is creating uncertainty for schools that host international students.

The City of Victoria shuttered Crystal Pool and Royal Athletic Park on Monday and announced the closure of city hall as municipalities across 91Ô­´´ Island scrambled to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Clipper Vacations is considering putting its ferry service between Victoria and Seattle on hiatus as a result of reduced demand during the COVID-19 outbreak.