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The Victoria Royals’ 2019-20 campaign will go into the books at 32-24-8 after the Western Hockey League scuttled the remainder of the regular season Wednesday because of COVID-19.

Building owners, property managers and landlords saw a little light in an otherwise dark week Wednesday as the federal government announced an $82-billion economic plan including measures that could mean the rent will get paid on time April 1.

The United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island is collecting and publishing updates on any changes to services offered by community organizations.

Having closed its branches due to the pandemic, the Vancouver Island Regional Library is laying off most of its staff. Layoff notices were issued to members of its two unions Wednesday.

The COVID-19 outbreak has claimed its second ferry service in less than a week.

Authorities in Tofino have asked visitors to postpone any imminent trips to their town in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 45 new cases of COVID-19 in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, bringing the total number of cases to 231.

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Land Title and Survey Authority is limiting access to its offices to its employees, direct access pass holders and registry agents until further notice. Front counters will be closed.

Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria will be the only Anglican church to welcome the faithful on Vancouver Island for the next 60 days. Bishop Logan McMenamie of the Anglican Diocese of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

Island businesses are handling the COVID-19 outbreak in variety of ways . Some are remaining open, many are closing, some have scaled backed hours, some are trying to continue operating through online transactions.