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Overdose-prevention sites being set up at motels housing people from homeless camps

Overdose-prevention sites being set up at motels housing people from homeless camps

Island Health hopes to set up drug-overdose prevention sites at each of the hotels and motels accepting people from the homeless camps at Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue in Victoria.
Comment: In handling of pandemic, we need to hear opposing and questioning voices

Comment: In handling of pandemic, we need to hear opposing and questioning voices

A commentary by a former deputy minister in 10 ministries under five premiers, who also ran his own small business for 20 years. It is even more essential in a crisis to have an active opposing Opposition and an investigative, questioning media.
Nurses union says supply of personal protective gear is not adequate

Nurses union says supply of personal protective gear is not adequate

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B.C. looking for ‘sweet spot’ when it comes to opening province back up

B.C. looking for ‘sweet spot’ when it comes to opening province back up

Safe contacts could double from current levels and still be manageable if done right, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday, as she unveiled new data on COVID-19 in B.C.
You'll have to pay bus fare again starting June 1

You'll have to pay bus fare again starting June 1

Bus riders will return to paying fares on all B.C. Transit routes in Greater Victoria next month, as the company looks to restore service levels and rebound from approximately $6 million in losses across the province during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cedar Hill Golf Course, Sooke district parks reopen

Cedar Hill Golf Course, Sooke district parks reopen

Several Sooke parks and a public golf course have reopened to the public.
No button pushing required at 25 Victoria crosswalks

No button pushing required at 25 Victoria crosswalks

The City of Victoria has automated 25 pedestrian signals in high-activity areas outside the downtown core to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Open a restaurant in mid-pandemic? It might not be a recipe for disaster

Open a restaurant in mid-pandemic? It might not be a recipe for disaster

Peter Wood is still trying to figure out if preparing to open a new restaurant in the midst of a global pandemic is crazy or a stroke of genius.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Easing COVID-19 restrictions

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Easing COVID-19 restrictions

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging continued vigilance even as British Columbia prepares to begin loosening restrictions in response to COVID-19 next week.
Nanaimo agencies using rec centres to raise funds, keep operations running

Nanaimo agencies using rec centres to raise funds, keep operations running

Nanaimo agencies providing essential food services are working out of municipal recreational facilities to raise money and keep their operations running during the pandemic.