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Victoria will be growing food plants to combat food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

In the Beacon Hill Park nursery.

Coronavirus

B.C. reports 55 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths on Vancouver Island

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

There are now 1,121 confirmed cases in B.C. out of which 641 people have recovered

News

West Shore RCMP actively searching for suspect after armed bank robbery

Victoria Buzz Staff - April 2, 2020

Avoid the Jacklin Road and Kelly Road area.

Business

Show your favourite local businesses some love while still physical distancing

Branded Content - April 2, 2020

They need it now, more than ever! ❤️

Entertainment

Canadians can now apply to be cast in Season 2 of popular Netflix reality show ‘Love is Blind’

Seanna Wainman - April 2, 2020

Physical distancing at it's finest! 😉

Coronavirus

Essential services in B.C. can’t be held liable for damages caused by exposure to COVID-19

Abby Neufeld - April 2, 2020

As long as they are complying with provincial health orders

Coronavirus

B.C. top doctor says medical masks must be reserved for health care workers during pandemic

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

But she isn't against people using homemade or cloth masks.

Coronavirus

Victoria’s Royal BC Museum launches free online webinars amid COVID-19 pandemic

Seanna Wainman - April 2, 2020

Streamed live on Zoom and Facebook!

Coronavirus

Sidney opens new shower facility for vulnerable people in Iroquois Park

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

With toiletries and towels donated by local businesses

Crime

West Shore RCMP searching for man with 15 outstanding arrest warrants

Seanna Wainman - April 2, 2020

If you see him, do not approach and call 911 right away.

News

VicPD reunite 4-year-old boy with family after he snuck out of window

Seanna Wainman - April 2, 2020

Officers purchased a new dowel and lock for the family and secured the window.

Coronavirus

B.C. announces extra $300 per month for seniors and people on income, disability assistance

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

Among other measures to help support vulnerable populations

News

Road rage incident in Saanich captured on dash cam (VIDEO)

Victoria Buzz Staff - April 2, 2020

"I had to split up the fight like it was my kids going at it".

Coronavirus

$3.5M emergency fund created for post secondary students in B.C.

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

Each institution will decide how much a student receives based on their individual needs

Coronavirus

Camosun College manufacturing over 9,000 protective face shields for Island Health workers

Brishti Basu - April 2, 2020

Using a new design that lets them produce 90 per hour

News

Police seeking witnesses after suspicious car fire at Beacon Hill Park

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

No injuries have been reported.

Coronavirus

This local ride-hailing applicant is now offering home delivery amid COVID-19

Branded Content - April 1, 2020

Groceries, medications, and other essentials right to your door!

Crime

26-year-old man arrested in connection with several fires set in Saanich and Oak Bay

Seanna Wainman - April 1, 2020

The suspect is from Calgary and just arrived in the Victoria area last week.

Crime

Two people arrested after West Shore RCMP raid Colwood home

Victoria Buzz Staff - April 1, 2020

Police seized fake guns, brass knuckles, and drugs.

Coronavirus

B.C. reports 53 new cases of COVID-19 bringing total to 1,066 in province

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

There are now 72 confirmed cases on Vancouver Island and 606 people have recovered across B.C.

Coronavirus

BC Transit announces reduction in service in addition to annual Spring changes

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

No more late night service on Fridays and Saturdays

Coronavirus

Shoppers Drug Mart providing free online mental health support during COVID-19

Seanna Wainman - April 1, 2020

The program is designed to help with stress and anxiety.

Coronavirus

Residents, businesses who lost income due to COVID-19 will not have to pay BC Hydro bills

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

For the next 3 months

Coronavirus

Province details rules surrounding rent freezes and evictions amid COVID-19 pandemic

Seanna Wainman - April 1, 2020

Evictions cannot take place unless there are 'safety issues'.

Coronavirus

Helijet offers free flights for health care workers between Vancouver Island and mainland

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

Starting April 6th

Crime

32-year-old man arrested after carrying gun on BC Transit bus in Saanich

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

The weapon turned out to be a pellet gun designed to look like a handgun

Coronavirus

B.C. teachers will have access to Zoom videoconferencing app for online classes

Brishti Basu - April 1, 2020

With added encryption and safety features

Coronavirus

Canadians can apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit on April 6th

Seanna Wainman - April 1, 2020

This is the $2000/month aid for anyone who lost income due to COVID-19

Comedy

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Vancouver Island mansion just went up for sale and it’s bizarre

Alistair Ogden - April 1, 2020

... and it’s absolutely filled with Suits memorabilia!

Coronavirus

Premier John Horgan extends B.C. state of emergency in light of COVID-19

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

"COVID-19 may be the biggest challenge our province has ever faced."

Coronavirus

B.C. health minister says there’s “zero chance” of COVID-19 restrictions lifted by end of April

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

Authorities will also be preparing for a possible second wave of the virus in fall 2020

Coronavirus

City of Victoria acquires 115 motel rooms to house homeless population

Victoria Buzz Staff - March 31, 2020

In addition to temporary outdoor shelters at Topaz and Royal Athletic Parks

Coronavirus

New Langford COVID-19 information line receives over 1,000 calls in first week

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

It's part of an initiative that also offers at-home coronavirus testing and online doctor consultations for those who need it

Coronavirus

B.C. reports 43 new cases of COVID-19 bringing total to 1,013 in province

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

There are no new cases on Vancouver Island today, and 507 have recovered from the virus across B.C.

Crime

Suspect caught with car stolen from Royal Jubilee Hospital health care worker

Victoria Buzz Staff - March 31, 2020

Police also found a loaded improvised firearm in the car.

Coronavirus

Youth in foster care will not age out of services during COVID-19 pandemic in B.C.

Seanna Wainman - March 31, 2020

Young adults who have already aged out will also continue to receive financial supports

Coronavirus

B.C. launches portal to match essential workers with child care spaces for children under age 5

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

Simply fill out the form or dial the phone number provided

News

Colwood urges dog owners to dispose of litter responsibly after closing public garbage bins

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

“It’s never ok to throw your trash on the ground."

Community

Victoria community continues to rally together in support of frontline health care workers

Seanna Wainman - March 31, 2020

"We will get through this because of you!"

Coronavirus

One-in-eight Canadians think threat of COVID-19 pandemic is ‘overblown’ (REPORT)

Brishti Basu - March 31, 2020

There are now 8,469 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Canada

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