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A Saanich woman鈥檚 flower shop is back in business with the help of her son鈥檚 repurposed lemonade stand, but she says an outdated bylaw threatens to take down what has become a community hub.

B.C. food banks are receiving 60,000 pounds of donated farmed salmon to help people in need on 91原创 Island and on the mainland as demand rises during the virus pandemic. Laura Lansink, executive director of Food Banks B.C.

Fifty new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in B.C. in the past 48 hours, says the provincial health officer, bringing the total to just under 2,000. Dr. Bonnie Henry said a total of 1,998 people have tested positive for COVID-19.

Campbell River RCMP broke up a fight involving about 13 people early Sunday that they say would have been prevented if people have been following physical distancing measures.

Donate online at RapidReliefFund.ca . More options below. "Those of us who can, must.鈥� That comment was included with a donation made to the Rapid Relief Fund, which is helping those who have been seriously hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just when you thought things couldn鈥檛 get worse, some truly terrifying news: Accordion sales are going through the roof. 鈥淚t鈥檚 crazy,鈥� exclaims Martin Hergt, who owns Tempo Trend Music on Burnside Road. His phone won鈥檛 stop ringing.

B.C.鈥檚 top doctor hopes to ease COVID-19 restrictions on visitors at seniors鈥� residences and hospitals this summer, allowing at least one family member to visit a loved one.

St. Michaels University School has donated more than 10,000 masks, 50 isolation tents and protective clothing it received from a couple whose daughter is enrolled in Grade 11 at the independent school.

A commentary by the presidents of the University of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Roads University. COVID-19 has affected not only our health, but our sense of personal safety and security, and economic and financial well-being.

Another day.聽Another overdose by the showers building Saturday morning at Topaz Park. This time, the person survived.