Shalu Mehta

Overdose prevetion and safe injection sites in B.C. are taking extra precautions like using enhanced cleaning measures and mobile sites to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and ensure people are safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

Overdose prevention, safe injection sites take extra precautions to mitigate COVID-19

Enhanced cleaning protocol, changes in service delivery at sites

Overdose prevetion and safe injection sites in B.C. are taking extra precautions like using enhanced cleaning measures and mobile sites to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and ensure people are safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
Island Health warns of possible COVID-19 transmission at The Sticky Wicket and other Victoria establishments. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)

Possible COVID-19 exposure at downtown Victoria establishments

Island Health warns of possible exposure at a pub and other businesses

Island Health warns of possible COVID-19 transmission at The Sticky Wicket and other Victoria establishments. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)
West Shore RCMP is investigating a robbery that took place at Ma Miller’s Pub in Langford on March 23. The suspect is a man who concealed his face and left in a dark-coloured sedan. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP investigate robbery at Ma Miller’s Pub

Police seek male suspect who hid his face and said he had a knife

West Shore RCMP is investigating a robbery that took place at Ma Miller’s Pub in Langford on March 23. The suspect is a man who concealed his face and left in a dark-coloured sedan. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Wesley Williams was reported missing on March 20. (Courtesy of VicPD)

UPDATED: VicPD locate missing man safe

Wesley Williams was reported missing on March 20

Wesley Williams was reported missing on March 20. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Healthcare worker Ludnie Emile prepares to test people Thursday for COVID-19 at a drive-thru coronavirus testing station in Palm Springs. (Greg Lovett/palmbeachpost.com)

Langford COVID-19 response team receives more than 500 calls in first two days

Two people were directed to the emergency room

Healthcare worker Ludnie Emile prepares to test people Thursday for COVID-19 at a drive-thru coronavirus testing station in Palm Springs. (Greg Lovett/palmbeachpost.com)
Island Health facilities will only be open for essential visits. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island Health facilities now only open for essential visits

Visits allowed for critically ill, those in end-of-life care or those that need escorts

Island Health facilities will only be open for essential visits. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Capital Regional District is warning of delays and potential intermittent closures at Hartland Landfill. (Black Press Media file photo)

Delays, potential intermittent closures at Hartland Landfill

Public asked to hold off on visits to Hartland Landfill until COVID-19 pandemic subsides

The Capital Regional District is warning of delays and potential intermittent closures at Hartland Landfill. (Black Press Media file photo)
(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

B.C. Real Estate Association calls for stop to open houses during pandemic

Association working with government to help secure relief funding for realtors

(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
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Reader suggestions: What’s on your quarantine watch list?

Movies and TV shows to enjoy while staying in

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O.K. Industries is looking to build a quarry next to Capital Regional District land, of which the aquifer sits underneath. This map was taken from the 2015 report for the rezoning application. (Photo courtesy District of Highlands)

UPDATED: Province permits proposed gravel quarry in Highlands

Highlands District Community Association seeks to appeal

O.K. Industries is looking to build a quarry next to Capital Regional District land, of which the aquifer sits underneath. This map was taken from the 2015 report for the rezoning application. (Photo courtesy District of Highlands)
VicPD arrested a man connected to an assault with a weapon this week. (Black Press Media file photo)

VicPD arrests suspect connected to assault with weapon

Police believe assault was an isolated incident

VicPD arrested a man connected to an assault with a weapon this week. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP is looking for the suspect and victim of an assault that took place in Langford in January. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP search for suspect, victim in Langford assault

Bystander left with head injuries after intervening in assault

West Shore RCMP is looking for the suspect and victim of an assault that took place in Langford in January. (Black Press Media file photo)
Cool Aid will no longer accept food donations to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Instead, the organization asks for monetary donations or grocery store gift card donations which can be made online. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)

Social services centre faces food shortages as pandemic limits donations

Cash donations, grocery gift cards requested

Cool Aid will no longer accept food donations to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Instead, the organization asks for monetary donations or grocery store gift card donations which can be made online. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)
VicPD is asking for the public’s help as officers continue to search for 36-year-old Brandon Doran, who is wanted in connection to a violent home invasion. (Courtesy of VicPD)

VicPD still searching for man wanted in violent home invasion

Police ask public to call 911 if Brandon Doran is spotted

VicPD is asking for the public’s help as officers continue to search for 36-year-old Brandon Doran, who is wanted in connection to a violent home invasion. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Black Ball Ferry Lines has suspended service between March 30 and April 30. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Black Ball Ferry suspends service beginning March 30

Ferry operating as scheduled until March 30 so travellers can go back to Canada or U.S.

Black Ball Ferry Lines has suspended service between March 30 and April 30. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
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Internet safety while social distancing: expert says monitor internet use

More opportunities for scams, cyber criminals, sexual predators

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Langford’s Kimberly Proctor was the victim of a brutal assault and murder in 2010. (Facebook/Kimberly’s Law)

Kimberly Proctor’s killers eligible for parole on 10th anniversary of Langford teen’s death

Proctor’s aunt says murder is ‘like a disease, a festering mass of emotion’

Langford’s Kimberly Proctor was the victim of a brutal assault and murder in 2010. (Facebook/Kimberly’s Law)
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Social media post encourages neighbourhood shamrock hunt for St. Paddy’s

Shamrock hunt helps community celebrate amidst COVID-19

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Sandwiches are made for the homeless as Our Place closes its drop-in amidst COVID-19. All meals will now be served outside of 919 Pandora Ave. (Courtesy of Grant McKenzie/Our Place)

Social services groups take extra precautions for Victoria’s most vulnerable amid pandemic

Our Place, Cool Aid, Mustard Seed change procedure for sake of health and safety

Sandwiches are made for the homeless as Our Place closes its drop-in amidst COVID-19. All meals will now be served outside of 919 Pandora Ave. (Courtesy of Grant McKenzie/Our Place)
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre phone lines closed

Canadians asked to report fraud or fraud attempts online

(Black Press Media file photo)
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