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Crime

Traffic cops seize weapons, drugs from suspicious vehicle in Victoria

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

The vehicle itself had to be towed as it had critical defects that made it unsafe to drive

News

CRD plans to open regional park campgrounds on June 5

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

With new guidelines and procedures in place

COVID-19

Harbour Air will add more flights between Vancouver Island and mainland in June

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

They started resuming flights in late April

Fashion

This chic Mayfair pop-up has reopened just in time to complete your summer wardrobe

Branded Content - May 27, 2020

Who's in need of a little retail therapy? 🙋

News

Vancouver Island man assaulted after confronting suspect going through his truck

Victoria Buzz Staff - May 27, 2020

Police are looking for witnesses.

COVID-19

B.C. reports 9 new COVID-19 cases today, one dead bringing death toll to 162

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

There are now 244 active cases across the province

Events

You can now privately rent this downtown Victoria arcade for you and your squad

Seanna Wainman - May 27, 2020

Imagine the whole place and all those games to yourself! 🤩

COVID-19

Premier Horgan says B.C. now in longest state of emergency in its history

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

"With no likely end in sight."

COVID-19

Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. amid pandemic: BC Coroners Service

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

This is the first time there've been over 100 overdose deaths two months in a row since 2018

COVID-19

Victoria Butterfly Gardens have reopened to visitors as of May 27

Brishti Basu - May 27, 2020

With strict precautions in place

COVID-19

Provincial court will resume in-person proceedings in Victoria on June 8

Seanna Wainman - May 27, 2020

Supreme and provincial courts suspended regular operations on March 19th due to COVID-19.

COVID-19

Save-On-Foods employees will not receive $2/hour hazard pay after this week

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

"It is just too soon to end the Pandemic Premium," says union President Kim Novak

Business

Victoria’s first BC Cannabis Store could be opening soon at Uptown Shopping Centre

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

It would potentially be over 3,410 square feet and located near Whole Foods

COVID-19

B.C. reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths for the first time in over a month

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

Again, there were no new cases reported in Vancouver Island Health Region

Hockey

The NHL will be returning and Vancouver is in the running to be a hub city

Seanna Wainman - May 26, 2020

As a 24-team Return to Play format.

Contests

Mia Pasta at Mayfair Shopping Centre has reopened and our taste buds couldn’t be happier (CONTEST)

Branded Content - May 26, 2020

And they're offering complimentary meals to frontline workers until June 15th! 🍝

News

Victoria’s only Swiss Chalet restaurant has shut its doors for good

Seanna Wainman - May 26, 2020

According to notices posted on the eatery's front entrance.

News

Royal BC Museum announces plans to reopen to visitors on June 19

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

The building shut its doors to visitors on March 17

News

B.C. announces $10 million grant for organizations supporting sexual assault survivors

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

Only five per cent of sexual assault cases are reported to law enforcement in Canada

News

Police seek suspect in Oak Bay break and enter, theft from vehicles

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

Police believe he stole a 90-litre backpack and used it to store items stolen from other vehicles

Hockey

Victoria Royals promote head coach Dan Price to General Manager

Seanna Wainman - May 26, 2020

He will still remain coach of the team.

Missing Person

Victoria Police searching for “high risk” missing 41-year-old woman

Brishti Basu - May 26, 2020

Anyone who sees her is asked to call 911

COVID-19

Canada partners with General Motors to produce 10 million face masks: Trudeau

Seanna Wainman - May 26, 2020

10,000 new Canadian-made ventilators are also on the way.

COVID-19

BC Ferries will resume Nanaimo Departure Bay to Vancouver Horseshoe Bay route on June 3

Brishti Basu - May 25, 2020

As part of plans to restore higher service levels across the fleet

News

VicPD says no one was injured in suspicious Gorge Waterway boat fire

Brishti Basu - May 25, 2020

The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made yet

COVID-19

12 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., four additional deaths since Saturday

Brishti Basu - May 25, 2020

There have been no new cases in the Island Health region in nearly two weeks

News

Three charged with mischief for pipeline protest outside B.C. Premier John Horgan’s residence

Brishti Basu - May 25, 2020

They were arrested after ignoring police orders to stop blocking the Premier's driveway

News

Over 27,000 reservations made for B.C. campgrounds since bookings opened Monday morning

Seanna Wainman - May 25, 2020

10 reservations are being made every second! 😲

News

Two injured in Nanaimo vehicle collision involving three-week old baby

Brishti Basu - May 25, 2020

Luckily the infant was unharmed

News

VicPD arrest eight campers along Pandora Ave four days after deadline to dismantle

Brishti Basu - May 25, 2020

Police say many refused to move into indoor shelters

Photos

16 of the best Instagram photos taken around Victoria last week, May 18th to May 24th

Seanna Wainman - May 25, 2020

From blue skies to shining seas! 🌊

Missing Person

RCMP still searching for missing 45-year-old Vancouver Island man last seen in March

Victoria Buzz Staff - May 25, 2020

He was last seen in Courtenay on March 20th.

Business

Here’s how businesses in Canada can apply for rent subsidy

Seanna Wainman - May 25, 2020

Applications for the program opened today.

COVID-19

Canadian government explores option to provide 10-day paid sick leave per year to all

Seanna Wainman - May 25, 2020

Talks with provinces and territories on the subject are still ongoing.

News

VicPD arrest one man after gunshot was fired through apartment wall into family’s home

Seanna Wainman - May 24, 2020

The incident led to a 4 hour standoff.

COVID-19

B.C. reports 10 new COVID-19 patients today, declares 82 per cent recovery rate

Brishti Basu - May 23, 2020

There continue to be no new cases in the Island Health region, but one new community outbreak has been declared in Abbotsford

COVID-19

B.C. reports 18 new COVID-19 cases today, death toll rises to 155

Brishti Basu - May 22, 2020

The number of active cases has gone up slightly since yesterday as there are now 310 cases in the province

COVID-19

BCCDC calls for more British Columbians to take COVID-19 response survey

Brishti Basu - May 22, 2020

Around 275,000 people have already taken the survey which will inform future decisions

Animals

Saanich Police issue advisory after mother bear and cub spotted at Elk/Beaver Lake Park

Brishti Basu - May 22, 2020

Avoid the area

COVID-19

Air Canada releases summer schedule with nearly 100 destinations to choose from

Seanna Wainman - May 22, 2020

And they have resumed flights to the US as of today,

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