Wednesday, April 14, 2021


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1,168 new COVID-19 cases reported in BC on Wednesday, April 14th

Ryan Hook -
41,839 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in one day.

Employee at Sidney Thrifty Foods tests positive for COVID-19

Ryan Hook -
The last day they worked was April 3rd.

Nanaimo RCMP deem body found last month as a homicide

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It was first ruled as suspicious.

WIN a $100 gift card to Hillside Centre to celebrate the return of spring (CONTEST)

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Who wants a shopping spree? 🤩

One dead in single-vehicle crash on West Coast Road in Sooke Tuesday

Victoria Buzz Staff -
Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen the care prior to the crash.

Dairy Queen has a new Girl Guide Cookie blizzard and it’s as good as it sounds

Seanna Wainman -
Thin mints + soft serve = 😍

BC’s ban on indoor dining could be extended into May

Victoria Buzz Staff -
It's expected to remain in effect until at least mid-May.

Here’s how you can nominate someone to WIN a free makeover plus photoshoot worth over $2000

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Just in time for Mother's Day - tag your favourite mama! 🌷

BC government looks to decriminalize personal drug possession

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And announced a $45 million investment into harm reduction services.

Man wanted on nationwide warrant arrested in Victoria

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He had earlier been spotted in Beacon Hill Park on Sunday.

Driver who crashed in Oak Bay Sunday night was impaired: Oak Bay Police

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The car was wedged between a rock wall and another vehicle.

Two Vancouver Island beaches among top beaches across Canada

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Just in time for the nice weather! ☀️

873 new COVID-19 cases reported in BC on Tuesday, April 13th

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Island Health reported 52 new cases today.

Serious crash closes West Coast Road (Highway 14) in Sooke Tuesday afternoon

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Until further notice.

7 reasons why you shouldn’t have to cook dinner tonight (CONTEST)

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Hint: They're all delicious.

Two men seen removing red dresses hanging on trees along Vancouver Island Highway (VIDEO)

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Red dresses symbolize missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

42 year-old man arrested after firing rifle at Malahat campground

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Luckily, no one was injured.

Canadian warships help seize nearly $44M US in drugs during operation

Victoria Buzz Staff -
Two vessels from CFB Esquimalt participated in the operation.

Over half of British Columbians will use an app or software this tax season (POLL)

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52% intend to use apps.

Driver who crashed through Uptown Walmart was experiencing mental health crisis

Victoria Buzz Staff -
Several employees were trapped and had to be rescued.

Applications for “circuit breaker” grant are now open for BC-based businesses

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Bars, breweries, wineries, gyms, and fitness centres can apply

SD61 adds two more COVID-19 exposures to growing list in Greater Victoria

Ryan Hook -
There are currently 19 schools on the exposure list.

Air Canada offers refunds for COVID-cancelled flights dating back to February 2020

Tim Ford -
You can request a refund until June 12th, 2021.

15-year-old boy beaten and stripped of clothing in Nanaimo, suspect arrested

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The suspect also threw the victim’s shoes, wallet and cellphone in a lake.

Suspect arrested, replica handgun seized at temporary housing in Victoria

Victoria Buzz Staff -
The suspect had been ordered earlier not to be at the facility.

3,289 new COVID-19 cases reported in BC for a three-day period on Monday, April 12th

Ryan Hook -
There have been two more deaths reported on Vancouver Island.

Greater Victoria School District considers cutting most music classes in schools

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A board meeting on the considerations will take place tomorrow.

Vancouver Canucks to return to play this Friday following COVID-19 outbreak

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20+ players and staff tested positive for the virus and are now recovering.

Temperatures are going to reach 20°C in Victoria this weekend

Victoria Buzz Staff -
Enjoy the beautiful weather! 😎

People aged 60+ in BC can now register to book their COVID-19 vaccines

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People born in 1961 or earlier can book online, on the phone, or in person.

Here’s a list of Vancouver Island pharmacies offering the AstraZeneca vaccine

Victoria Buzz Staff -
Anyone 55 and older can book.

Victoria’s Belfry Theatre partners on BIPOC arts leadership program

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The program will offer Zoom seminars and paid internships to 10 participants.

Bomb squad called to dispose of blasting device found on Oak Bay beach

Tim Ford -
It is not known how it came to be in the ocean.

Multiple schools in the Greater Victoria report COVID-19 exposures over the weekend

Victoria Buzz Staff -
Esquimalt High School was the latest to be added to the list.

RCMP investigating death of 6-year-old child at Duncan motel

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The child was found unresponsive on Friday night.

Walmart employees rescued after vehicle crashes through Uptown parkade wall (VIDEO)

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Four Walmart employees were rescued from a walk-in freezer.

Remaining ICBC refund cheques will be delivered by the end of April

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Cheques were delayed a month due to a cyber attack.

RCMP seek witnesses in Nanaimo mall stabbing

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The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

1,262 new COVID-19 cases reported in BC on Friday, April 9th

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Over one million doses (1,025,019) of vaccines have been administered in BC.

‘Is it enough?’: BC Arts Council announces over $1M in grants for festivals

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Victoria’s independent event industry won’t be able to access any of these grants.
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