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Child suffered soft tissue injuries; released from hospital

There have been two new deaths.

A recent poll found that 69 per cent of respondents who normally took transit stopped during the outbreak, and only 19% of those respondents said they would return during a Stage 2 reopening.

Homegrown companies say free access to books online is financially unsustainable

Is being cooped up starting to drive you batty? The BC Community Bat Program is looking for volunteers to help with its annual bat count, noting it's an easy, fun and safe activity for the whole family.

Brigitte Beurmann has visited her husband through a sealed window every day since his retirement home went into lockdown two months ago — now, as his dementia progresses, she's worried they won't get a chance to meet face-to-face again before he forgets her altogether.

The latest sign that these truly are unprecedented times comes from a Canadian discount grocery store chain that released an electro-rap song and video about COVID-19 safety that is actually pretty great.

Mayor Brad West says he doesn't want local business to suffer during COVID-19 and is offering help for those that want to expand outdoor space

When Leeanne Mueller pulled up to the Pender Island ferry terminal Wednesday, she knew she wasn’t a priority passenger. She didn’t get sent to the lane reserved for residents with medical appointments in Victoria.

Residents out of the home, fire chief says