Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. amid pandemic: BC Coroners Service
This is the first time there've been over 100 overdose deaths two months in a row since 2018
Victoria Butterfly Gardens have reopened to visitors as of May 27
With strict precautions in place
Provincial court will resume in-person proceedings in Victoria on June 8
Supreme and provincial courts suspended regular operations on March 19th due to COVID-19.
Victoria’s first BC Cannabis Store could be opening soon at Uptown Shopping Centre
It would potentially be over 3,410 square feet and located near Whole Foods
B.C. reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths for the first time in over a month
Again, there were no new cases reported in Vancouver Island Health Region
The NHL will be returning and Vancouver is in the running to be a hub city
As a 24-team Return to Play format.
Victoria’s only Swiss Chalet restaurant has shut its doors for good
According to notices posted on the eatery's front entrance.
Royal BC Museum announces plans to reopen to visitors on June 19
The building shut its doors to visitors on March 17
B.C. announces $10 million grant for organizations supporting sexual assault survivors
Only five per cent of sexual assault cases are reported to law enforcement in Canada
Police seek suspect in Oak Bay break and enter, theft from vehicles
Police believe he stole a 90-litre backpack and used it to store items stolen from other vehicles
Victoria Royals promote head coach Dan Price to General Manager
He will still remain coach of the team.
Canada partners with General Motors to produce 10 million face masks: Trudeau
10,000 new Canadian-made ventilators are also on the way.
BC Ferries will resume Nanaimo Departure Bay to Vancouver Horseshoe Bay route on June 3
As part of plans to restore higher service levels across the fleet
VicPD says no one was injured in suspicious Gorge Waterway boat fire
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made yet
12 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., four additional deaths since Saturday
There have been no new cases in the Island Health region in nearly two weeks
Three charged with mischief for pipeline protest outside B.C. Premier John Horgan’s residence
They were arrested after ignoring police orders to stop blocking the Premier's driveway
Over 27,000 reservations made for B.C. campgrounds since bookings opened Monday morning
10 reservations are being made every second! 😲
Two injured in Nanaimo vehicle collision involving three-week old baby
Luckily the infant was unharmed
VicPD arrest eight campers along Pandora Ave four days after deadline to dismantle
Police say many refused to move into indoor shelters
RCMP still searching for missing 45-year-old Vancouver Island man last seen in March
He was last seen in Courtenay on March 20th.
Here’s how businesses in Canada can apply for rent subsidy
Applications for the program opened today.
Canadian government explores option to provide 10-day paid sick leave per year to all
Talks with provinces and territories on the subject are still ongoing.
VicPD arrest one man after gunshot was fired through apartment wall into family’s home
The incident led to a 4 hour standoff.
B.C. reports 10 new COVID-19 patients today, declares 82 per cent recovery rate
There continue to be no new cases in the Island Health region, but one new community outbreak has been declared in Abbotsford
B.C. reports 18 new COVID-19 cases today, death toll rises to 155
The number of active cases has gone up slightly since yesterday as there are now 310 cases in the province
BCCDC calls for more British Columbians to take COVID-19 response survey
Around 275,000 people have already taken the survey which will inform future decisions
Air Canada releases summer schedule with nearly 100 destinations to choose from
And they have resumed flights to the US as of today,
Nanaimo thief takes his sweet time stealing three shoes through a mail slot (PHOTOS)
The shoes were meant for kids! ðŸ˜
Victoria Police investigating suspicious boat fire in Gorge Waterway
Police say it's unclear whether anyone was injured
Vancouver Island BFFs of over 70 years win $2 million BC/49 prize
One plans to donate some winnings to the hospital for new equipment.
PM Trudeau details next steps in reopening Canadian economy safely
Including boosting COVID-19 testing capacity and contact tracing.
Victoria man arrested for alleged stabbing that left one man with life-threatening injuries
The incident occurred on May 14
Tornado makes brief landing in Saanich (VIDEOS)
Here’s something you don’t see every day 😳
12 new cases of COVID-19 reported in B.C. today, three additional deaths
There have been no new cases in the Island Health region for a week
School zones are officially back in effect in the Greater Victoria School District
From 8 a.m to 5 p.m. on scheduled school days.
Reservations for Vancouver Island campgrounds reopen this Monday
B.C. residents will be given first access
Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works permanently closing stores across Canada and US
After sales declined 37% in their first quarter.
Vancouver Island resident caught driving 100 km/h over the speed limit on TCH
The posted speed limit was 80 km/h. 😳
PM Trudeau announces $75 million additional funding for Indigenous people living off-reserve
For things like food, transportation, educational materials or mental health services.
Uptown closes main boulevard to vehicle traffic making it pedestrian-only
To provide guests the proper space for physical distancing.
RCMP issue Canada-wide warrant for violent offender with links to Vancouver Island
Investigators in the Lower Mainland believe he is hiding on the island.
Victoria’s Ogden Point Breakwater reopens to visitors after nearly two month closure
With new rules in place
B.C. reports 21 new COVID-19 cases today, three additional deaths
A jump into double digits after just two cases were reported yesterday
BC Transit to implement summer service levels starting May 25
Fare collection will resume on June 1
Half of Canadian small businesses unable to pay June rent without more financial aid: CFIB
And 22% of businesses fear eviction
Federal health officials now recommend use of non-medical masks for Canadians
Particularly when physical distancing isn't possible.
Applications for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program will open May 25
Designed to lower rent by 75% for small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Victoria Police search for missing man who hasn’t been seen for several weeks (UPDATED)
Update: He has been located and is safe.
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