Title: ‘Wildly frustrating’: Eby weighs in on BC Ferries disruptions | CHEK NEws

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/wildly-frustrating-eby-weighs-in-on-bc-ferries-disruptions-1173754/

Description: B.C. Premier David Eby is voicing his frustration with the ongoing problems at BC Ferries, in an interview with CHEK News.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Eby, David,  Falcon, Kevin,  MacPhail, Joy,  Province of British Columbia,  Jimenez, Nicolas

Title: ‘To show our gratitude’: Alberni Inlet ferry service letting passengers ride for free this December | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/to-show-our-gratitude-alberni-inlet-ferry-service-letting-passengers-ride-for-free-this-december-1116978/

Description: This season of giving, a ferry service sailing through scenic Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound on Vancouver Island is offering rides for free or by donation all December long.

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Subject:   Lady Rose Marine Services,  Willmon, Greg,  Devon Transport,  Ty Watson House,  Alberni Valley Hospice Society,  Salvation Army Alberni Valley Ministries,  Salvation Army

Title: ‘Show the work’: Doctors skeptical of B.C.'s rapid test strategy, question Henry's rationale | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/doctors-skeptical-of-b-c-s-rapid-test-strategy-question-henrys-rationale-927627/

Description: Physicians say recent remarks about rapid antigen tests from B.C.’s provincial health officer are misleading, inconsistent and completely inaccurate at times.

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Subject:   Rapid Antigen Tests,  Henry, Bonnie,  Leung, Victor,  Province of British Columbia,  Filiatrault, Lyne,  University of Victoria,  Health Canada,  Hasan, Dalia,  COVID Test Finders,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: ‘People are quite distressed’: COVID communications causing confusion in B.C. | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/people-are-quite-distressed-covid-communications-causing-confusion-in-b-c-943017/

Description: Health officials in B.C. apologized twice last week for confusing communications around changing COVID protocols, but experts say there is still some confusion about the recent changes.

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Subject:   Henry, Bonnie,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  Tworek, Heidi,  Furstenau, Sonia,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Province of British Columbia,  Jackman, Tom

Title: ‘My care was appropriate’: Port Hardy doctor responds to allegations from Island Health | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/my-care-was-appropriate-port-hardy-doctor-responds-to-allegations-from-island-health-1140380/

Description: Port Hardy doctor Alex Nataros says a recent suspension of his emergency room privileges has been devastating.

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Subject:   Nataros, Alex,  Island Health,  Williams, Ben,  Port Hardy Hospital,  Furstenau, Sonia,  Dix, Adrian

Title: ‘Most people in Chemainus won’t even notice it:’ Temporary outdoor homeless campsites proposed in North Cowichan | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/most-people-in-chemainus-wont-even-notice-it-temporary-outdoor-homeless-campsite-proposed-at-fuller-lake-arena-in-north-cowichan-668047/

Description: Fuller Lake Arena in Chemainus could become the temporary home of a homeless camp.

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan,  Fuller Lake Arena,  BC Housing,  Siebring, Al,  Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association,  Victoria Foundation,  Jawl Foundation,  Times Colonist,  Scrimbit, Ken

Title: ‘It was terrible’: Family mourns 44-year-old Duncan woman who died from COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/it-was-terrible-family-mourns-44-year-old-duncan-woman-who-died-from-covid-19-876593/

Description: A 44-year-old Duncan mother, who wasn't vaccinated, has died from COVID-19 complications. Her family hopes sharing her story will save a life.

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Subject:   Ronningen, Cory,  Royal Jubilee Hospital,  Island Health,  Vaccinations,  Ronningen, Kelly,  Forrest, David,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Title: ʼNa̱mǥis, Island Health working to address emergency department closure | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/%ca%bcna%cc%b1m%c7%a5is-island-health-working-to-address-emergency-department-closure-1145854/

Description: For the second time in March, the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department is shut due to a shortage of physicians, and ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation and Island Health are working to address the situation.

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Subject:   'Namgis First Nation,  Island Health,  Cormorant Island Community Health Centre,  Dix, Adrian,  Hanson, James,  Speck, Kelly,  'Namgis Health Centre,  BC Emergency Health Services

Title: With travel restrictions lifted, BC Ferries now offering discount for RVs and campers | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/with-travel-restrictions-lifted-bc-ferries-now-offering-discount-for-rvs-and-campers-825457/

Description: BC Ferries is offering discounts for over-height vehicles like RVs, campers and motorhomes on two of its major routes a week after the province lifted a regional non-essential travel ban.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Carson, Janet

Title: What to expect when Island mass vaccination clinics open on Monday | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/what-to-expect-when-island-mass-vaccination-clinics-open-on-monday-752538/

Description: Twenty immunization clinics will be opening across Vancouver Island on Monday as the largest mass vaccination program in history is underway.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Island Health,  Benusic, Mike,  Archie Browning Sports Centre

Title: WestJet cancels several Victoria Airport flights Sunday due to staffing shortages | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/westjet-cancels-several-victoria-airport-flights-sunday-due-to-staffing-shortages-935592/

Description: WestJet cancelled flights between Victoria Airport and Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary on Sunday due to staffing shortages.

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Subject:   WestJet,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Taylor, Harry

Title: West Coast communities bracing for more illegal summer camping | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/west-coast-communities-bracing-for-more-illegal-summer-camping-752259/

Description: Communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island are bracing for what could be another summer wave of illegal camping.

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Subject:   Cole, Rachelle,  Kennedy Lake Park,  Jack, John,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  BC Parks

Title: Washington State Ferries suspends Sidney-Anacortes summer sailings for second straight year | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/sailings-between-sidney-and-anacortes-to-remain-suspended-745775/

Description: Washington State Ferries has extended its suspension of sailings on its Sidney-Friday Harbor-Anacortes route for the summer and likely the year due to COVID-19.

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Subject:   Washington State Ferries,  Sterling, Ian,  Washington State Department of Transportation

Title: Vital People: Volunteer opportunities can be tailored to COVID concern level | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vital-people-volunteer-opportunities-can-be-tailored-to-your-covid-concen-level-938622/

Description: With about 3,500 registered societies and non-profits in Greater Victoria alone, volunteering can take many forms. And it’s something that’s transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Cook Street Village Activity Centre,  Turnbull, Carol,  Mort-Putland, Lisa,  Volunteer Victoria,  Victoria Film Festival,  Kuksa, Nataliia

Title: Visitors explain why they travelled to Vancouver Island this long weekend | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/visitors-explain-why-they-travelled-to-vancouver-island-this-long-weekend-759633/

Description: A handful of people told CHEK News why they travelled to Vancouver Island on the long weekend despite warnings to not travel unless essential.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Variants of Concern,  Bruder, Jim,  Beck, Cody,  Dix, Adrian,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Victoria, Nanaimo hospitals experiencing 'significant' number of patients: Island Health | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-nanaimo-hospitals-experiencing-significant-number-of-patients-says-island-health-770267/

Description: As the number of coronavirus infections continues to climb, so too does the number of people being admitted to hospitals on Vancouver Island. According to Island Health, hospitals on Vancouver Island — particularly Victoria General, Royal Jubilee, and Nanaimo Regional General — are currently experiencing a “significant” number of patients.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Victoria General Hospital,  Royal Jubilee Hospital,  Health Canada,  Tam, Theresa,  Variants of Concern,  Alpha Variant,  Gamma Variant,  Beta Variant

Title: Victoria woman says RJH asked her to come feed 87-year-old mom due to staffing shortage | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-woman-says-rjh-asked-her-to-come-feed-87-year-old-mom-due-to-staffing-shortage-949329/

Description: A Vancouver Island woman says she was asked by an employee at a Victoria hospital to come and feed her mother because there wasn’t enough staff available to care for her.

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Subject:   Royal Jubilee Hospital,  Island Health,  Bell, Helen,  Mears, Margaret,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Dix, Adrian

Title: Victoria votes to cancel virtual Canada Day broadcast, will produce reflection event later in summer | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-votes-to-cancel-virtual-canada-day-broadcast-will-produce-reflection-event-later-in-summer-817402/

Description: The Victoria City Council unanimously voted today to cancel a planned virtual broadcast in celebration of Canada Day.

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Subject:   City of VIctoria,  Canada Day,  Residential Schools,  Helps, Lisa,  Edgett, Brad,  Kamloops Indian Residential School,  Mary Winspear Centre

Title: Victoria private school closes early due to coronavirus concerns | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-private-school-closes-early-for-spring-break-due-to-virus-concerns-652977/

Description: The precautionary measures regarding coronavirus have reached Vancouver Island as Glenlyon Norfolk School has closed its facility early for spring break out of concerns from the disease.

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Subject:   Glenlyon Norfolk School,  Zederayko, Glenn

Title: Victoria musician Stephen Fearing pulls music from Spotify, joining Young and Mitchell in protest | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/stephen-fearing-pulls-music-from-spotify-joining-young-and-mitchell-in-protest-949097/

Description: Juno Award-winning musician and co-founder of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Stephen Fearing has pulled his solo work from Spotify.

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Subject:   Fearing, Stephen,  Spotify,  Young, Neil,  Mitchell, Joni,  Vigneault, Gilles,  Rogan, Joe,  Malone, Robert,  Vaccinations

Title: Victoria mom with COVID angry after son tests positive first week of school | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-mom-speaks-out-after-son-tests-positive-for-covid-19-the-first-week-of-school-884552/

Description: COVID school exposures on Vancouver Island have doubled since Monday. Tess van Straaten talks to a Victoria mom whose son got COVID the first week of class.

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Subject:   Costa, Elizabete,  Monterey Middle School,  Greater Victoria School District,  Island Health,  BC School Covid Tracker,  Waldron, Winona,  Greater Victoria Teachers' Association

Title: Victoria hotel bookings soar as coronavirus restrictions loosen | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-hotel-bookings-soar-as-coronavirus-restrictions-loosen-998620/

Description: As coronavirus restrictions continue to loosen, hotel bookings in Greater Victoria are on the rise.

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Subject:   Destination Greater Victoria,  Nursey, Paul,  Victoria International Airport,  Coho (Ferry),  Black Ball Ferry Line,  Hollstein, Darlene,  Victoria Clipper,  FRS Clipper,  Lewis, Bill,  Hotel Association of Greater Victoria,  Oswego Hotel,  Banham, Erin

Title: Victoria health care workers targeted by anti-vaccine flyers, protesters | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/pandemic-papers-placed-on-royal-jubilee-hospital-staff-cars-954208/

Description: Staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital returned to their cars Tuesday night to see flyers called “Pandemic Papers” had been placed on their vehicles.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Island Health,  Royal Jubilee Hospital,  Chase, Kodi,  Smith, Stephanie,  Victoria Police Department,  Province of British Columbia,  Farnworth, Mike,  Access to Services (COVID-19) Act

Title: Victoria grocery store worker tests positive for COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-grocery-store-worker-tests-positive-for-covid-19-2-895379/

Description: An employee at a grocery store employee in Victoria has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Subject:   Grocery Trade,  Thrifty Foods,  Sobeys Inc.,  Loblaw Companies Ltd.,  Real Canadian Superstore,  McDonald's

Title: Victoria doctor calls for support to develop Island pediatric care centre | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-doctor-calls-for-support-to-develop-island-pediatric-care-centre-1116037/

Description: A Victoria doctor is calling for an Island Pediatric Care Unit to be established at the Victoria General Hospital.

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Subject:   Influenza,  Respiratory Syncytial Virus,  Dix, Adrian,  BC Children's Hospital,  Victoria General Hospital,  Island Health,  Balfour, Jennifer,  Bishop, Jeff

Title: Victoria cruise ship job fair returns ahead of first season since pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-cruise-ship-job-fair-returns-ahead-of-first-season-since-pandemic-992724/

Description: Saturday, March 19, will mark the return of Victoria’s cruise ship job fair, spearheaded by the Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance (VCLA).

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Subject:   Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance,  Poustie, Anna,  Butchart Gardens,  Greater Victoria Harbour Authority,  Orca Spirit Adventures,  Victoria Pedicabs

Title: Victoria council votes unanimously to make the first pandemic patio, permanent | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-council-votes-unanimously-to-make-the-first-pandemic-patio-permanent-950966/

Description: The sign may still say ‘temporary’, but Phillips Brewery’s roadside patio which popped up in the pandemic is now here for good.

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Subject:   City of Victoria,  Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.,  Phillips, Matt,  Helps, Lisa

Title: Victoria council passes noise bylaw in response to honking protesters | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-council-passes-noise-bylaw-in-response-to-honking-protesters-959475/

Description: Following several weekends of protesters honking their vehicle horns at the B.C. Legislature, Victoria council has unanimously passed a motion to allow officers to ticket people who unlawfully sound horns.

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Subject:   City of Victoria,  Helps, Lisa

Title: Victoria cafe temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-cafe-temporarily-closes-after-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19-704747/

Description: Bear & Joey, located at 1025 Cook St., announced on social media Friday that they will be closed indefinitely after one of their employees tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Subject:   Bear & Joey,  Island Health

Title: Victoria businesses concerned as province expands remote work options | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/downtown-victoria-businesses-concerned-as-province-expands-remote-work-flexibility-1139067/

Description: Now with the capital city's largest employer encouraging office workers to stay home there's worry some businesses won't survive.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Salter, Shannon,  Devereaux, Shane,  Williams, Bruce,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Smith, Stephanie

Title: Victoria Humane Society hosts puppy cuddle event for healthcare workers and staff | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-humane-society-hosts-puppy-cuddle-event-for-healthcare-workers-and-staff-891891/

Description: It's been a tough couple years for healthcare workers as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines. The community is stepping up to say thank you and this time, they're doing it with puppies.

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Subject:   Wieneke, Chris,  Victoria General Hospital,  Victoria Humane Society,  Stone, Penny,  Kozinka, Gillian,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Island Health

Title: Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls requiring staff, players and host families to be fully vaccinated | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-harbourcats-and-nanaimo-nightowls-requiring-staff-players-and-host-families-to-be-fully-vaccinated-865317/

Description: New sweeping vaccination protocols have been implemented for the two West Coast League baseball teams on Vancouver Island, the Victoria HarbourCats and the Nanaimo NightOwls. The company that oversees the operations of both clubs is making it mandatory that all staff, coaches, players and host families be fully vaccinated if they want to be involved with the organizations.

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Subject:   Victoria HarbourCats,  Nanaimo NightOwls,  Vaccinations,  Baseball,  West Coast League,  Victoria Golden Tide,  Canadian College Baseball Conference,  Swanson, Jim,  Pelletier, Curtis,  Royal Athletic Park

Title: Victoria Day slam poem

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1396889424437207042

Description: CHEK News on Twitter: "For years, Victoria Day at CHEK has meant one thing - the annual parade. That can't happen this year, so please enjoy this Victoria Day slam poem written, produced and edited by Michael Woloshen and performed by Kevin Charach."

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Subject:   Woloshen, Michael,  Charach, Kevin,  Victoria Day,  Victoria Day Parade

Title: Victoria Clipper to resume service next month | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-clipper-to-resume-service-next-month-998757/

Description: FRS Clipper says the Victoria Clipper high-speed catamaran ferry will resume daily sailings between downtown Victoria and downtown Seattle starting on April 15.

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Subject:   Victoria Clipper,  FRS Clipper

Title: Victoria Airport wins award for COVID-19 hygiene measures | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-airport-wins-award-for-covid-19-hygiene-measures-987617/

Description: The Victoria Airport is one of eight winners of the Airports Council International Best Hygiene Measures by Region award for North America.

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Subject:   Victoria International Airport,  Airports Council International,  Toronto Pearson International Airport,  Dickson, Geoff,  de Oliveira, Luis Felipe

Title: VicPD officer seen giving thumbs up to convoy protesters was responding to 'appreciative comments': Police chief | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vicpd-officer-seen-giving-thumbs-up-to-convoy-protesters-was-responding-to-appreciative-comments-police-chief-948258/

Description: Victoria’s police chief says that a video of an on-duty officer giving a thumbs up from his vehicle to a crowd of people protesting vaccine mandates was not endorsing their views, but responding to appreciation for keeping public safety.

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Subject:   Victoria Police Department,  Manak, Del,  Vaccinations

Title: VicPD downtown weekend response results in eight youth arrests | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vicpd-downtown-weekend-response-results-in-eight-youth-arrests-1032072/

Description: Victoria Police say eight youth were arrested over the weekend as officers responded to growing concerns about youth violence downtown.

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Subject:   Victoria Police Department,  Jenkins, Mark,  Golden, Mia

Title: VicPD announces controlled vehicle access to James Bay ahead of expected protests | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vicpd-announces-controlled-access-to-james-bay-ahead-of-expected-protests-992731/

Description: The Victoria Police Department has announced that it will be controlling access to the James Bay area in preparation for planned protests expected to hit the Capital Region next week.

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Title: Veterinarian shortage, influx of pets adopted during pandemic has animal hospitals scrambling | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vet-shortage-and-influx-of-pets-adopted-during-covid-has-island-vets-scrambling-to-keep-up-738113/

Description: Pet ownership has gone through the roof, with so many people feeling isolated and working from home in this pandemic. Now the influx of new patients has veterinarians struggling to keep up, since BC was already experiencing a vet shortage before COVID-19.

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Subject:   Flynn, Sarah,  Petroglyph Animal Hospital,  Boulet, Erica,  Canadian Veterinary Medical Association,  Andrews, Sylvia Hall,  City of Nanaimo

Title: Vancouver Islanders embracing working from home | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-islanders-embracing-working-from-home-663065/

Description: Many people are now working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and for a number of employees and employers it’s working out better than expected.

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Subject:   Smythe CPA,  Topping, Trevor,  City of Nanaimo,  Rosen, Paul

Title: Vancouver Island's top doctor warns of tough days ahead as COVID-19 transmission surges | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-islands-top-doctor-warns-of-tough-days-ahead-as-covid-19-transmission-surges-756402/

Description: Island Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer is warning rough days could be ahead as COVID-19 case numbers continue to spike.

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Subject:   Stanwick, Richard,  Island Health,  Alpha Variant,  Variants of Concern

Title: Vancouver Island's newest COVID-19 case somewhere south of Nanaimo, source unknown: officials | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-covid-19-source-unknown-677923/

Description: The exact source of Vancouver Island’s newest COVID-19 case remains a mystery, according to Island Health’s top doctor.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Stanwick, Richard

Title: Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail to reopen to hikers in June | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-islands-west-coast-trail-to-reopen-to-hikers-in-june-756396/

Description: Vancouver Island hikers can start preparing their gear as Parks Canada has announced the popular West Coast Trail will be reopening to visitors this summer.

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Subject:   West Coast Trail,  Parks Canada,  Huu-ay-aht First Nations,  Pacheedaht First Nation,  Ditidaht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  West Coast Trail Comfort Camping,  Nitinaht Lake Motel,  Nitinaht Lake Campground

Title: Vancouver Island village asks non-essential travellers to stay away due to COVID | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-village-asks-non-essential-travellers-to-stay-away-782937/

Description: The Village of Zeballos recently posted a notice on its website requesting anyone considering coming to the small community for non-essential purposes to abandon those plans.

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Subject:   Village of Zeballos,  Colborne, Julie

Title: Vancouver Island travel roadblocks to be confined to ferry terminals | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-travel-roadblocks-to-be-confined-to-ferry-terminals-771962/

Description: Vancouver Islanders are encouraged not to travel between communities, but they won’t face any police roadblocks for a new non-essential travel ban except at BC Ferries terminals, says the minister responsible.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Farnworth, Mike,  Island Health,  Fraser Health,  Vancouver Coastal Health,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  Province of British Columbia,  Manseau, Chris

Title: Vancouver Island summer camps struggling under COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-summer-camps-struggling-with-covid-19-665415/

Description: Summer camps across Vancouver Island are struggling with how to cope with COVID-19.

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Subject:   Camp Thunderbird,  Ferris, Luke,  Camp Pringle,  Camp Qwanoes,  Welham, Geoff,  West Shore Parks & Recreation Society,  City of Colwood,  District of Saanich,  YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

Title: Vancouver Island secondary school added to COVID-19 exposure list | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-secondary-school-added-to-covid-19-exposure-list-731785/

Description: A Vancouver Island secondary school in Chemainus has been recently added to Island Health's COVID-19 exposure list.

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Subject:   Cowichan Valley School District,  Island Health,  Chemainus Secondary School

Title: Vancouver Island nurse's return to work delayed due to COVID test backlog | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-nurses-return-to-work-delayed-due-to-covid-test-backlog-934111/

Description: After her winter getaway to Mexico, Danica de Gruyter thought she would be back to work in her role as a nurse in the emergency department by now.

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Subject:   de Gruyter, Danica,  BC Nurses' Union,  Island Health,  Thomsen, Danette,  Health Canada

Title: Vancouver Island legion branch temporarily closing after member tests positive for COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-legion-branch-temporarily-closing-after-member-tests-positive-for-covid-19-718000/

Description: Qualicum Beach Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 says it will close until at least Nov. 23 after one of their members recently tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Subject:   Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 (Qualicum Beach)

Title: Vancouver Island hospitals struggling with 'critical' staffing shortage, says union | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-hospitals-struggling-with-critical-staffing-shortage-says-union-933071/

Description: BC’s Nurses Union (BCNU) says staff on the South Island are dealing with a big problem: a ‘frightening’ shortage of staff. It’s a problem BCNU says is playing out in hospitals across the province.

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Subject:   BC Nurses' Union,  Island Health,  Shannon Oaks,  Baptist Housing,  Victoria General Hospital,  Thomsen, Danette,  Ford, Doug,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern

Title: Vancouver Island healthcare workers continue to wait for pandemic pay | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/some-vancouver-island-healthcare-workers-continue-to-wait-for-pandemic-pay-737051/

Description: Some healthcare workers on Vancouver Island who have been waiting months for their pandemic pay received good news Friday. A memo from their employer Compass says they’ll get paid their top-up this week.

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Subject:   Compass Health,  Fagan, Diana,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Victoria General Hospital,  Province of British Columbia,  Dix, Adrian,  Vannatter, Ellen,  Hospital Employees' Union,  Old, Mike

Title: Vancouver Island flights added to the province's COVID-19 exposure list | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-flights-were-added-to-the-provinces-covid-19-exposure-list-907888/

Description: The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has added multiple recent Island flights to its coronavirus exposure list.

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Subject:   BC Centre for Disease Control,  Air Canada,  WestJet,  Fisman, David,  Ventilation

Title: Vancouver Island communities reliant on tourism to receive funding for new developments amid pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-communities-reliant-on-tourism-to-receive-funding-for-new-developments-amid-pandemic-756963/

Description: Multiple Vancouver Island communities, considered to be tourism-dependent, are set to receive a financial boost from the B.C. government for new tourism infrastructure developments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Walker, Adam,  Cameron, Kevin

Title: Vancouver Island business owners who can't pay rent looking for help | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-business-owners-who-cant-pay-rent-looking-for-help-660756/

Description: Though announcements of government assistance have come almost daily, numerous business owners are finding they don’t qualify.

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Subject:   BC Chamber of Commerce,  McNutt, Kim,  Blue Poppy Gallery,  Eve Olive,  Rippon, Ambre,  Government of Canada,  Smythe, Kim,  Malcolmson, Sheila,  Morneau, Bill

Title: Vancouver Island Regional Library receives $181K in provincial pandemic relief funding | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-receives-181k-in-provincial-pandemic-relief-funding-1045251/

Description: Vancouver Island Regional Library received approximately $181,000 out of the B.C. government’s $8 million in COVID-19 relief and recovery funding to libraries announced this May.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Province of British Columbia,  Carson, David

Title: Vancouver Island Regional Library cuts late fees for one-year pilot project | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-cuts-late-fees-for-one-year-pilot-project-917859/

Description: The Vancouver Island Regional Library is going to try something new, a one-year pilot project of not charging any fees.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Hyman, Ben,  Greater Victoria Public Library,  Lindstrom, Nadine,  Stalling, Gerry,  Speevak, Sharon

Title: Vancouver Island MP says it's too soon to reopen Canada-U.S. border despite pressures from down south | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-mp-says-its-too-soon-to-reopen-canada-u-s-border-despite-pressures-from-down-south-781547/

Description: A Vancouver Island Member of Parliament says it’s too soon to consider reopening the Canada-U.S. land border, despite receiving pressure from down south.

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Subject:   May, Elizabeth,  Schumer, Chuck

Title: Vancouver Island First Nation urges people to avoid travel to their territory due to COVID-19 concerns | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-first-nation-urges-people-to-avoid-travel-to-their-territory-due-to-covid-19-concerns-690599/

Description: A remote First Nation on Vancouver Island says despite their efforts to keep visitors away during the pandemic, guests continue to show up on their shores.

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Subject:   Hesquiaht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Maquinna Marine Provincial Park,  Charleson, Bernard,  Sayers, Judith | Kekinusuqs

Title: Vaccinations ramp up on Vancouver Island, but second doses still lag | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vaccinations-ramp-up-on-vancouver-island-but-second-doses-still-lag-819854/

Description: Vaccinations on Vancouver Island are now among the highest in the province, but that means second doses are taking a little longer, the region’s top doctor says.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Island Health,  Stanwick, Richard,  Delta Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Otto, Sarah,  Alpha Variant

Title: Vaccination mandate sees worker shortage on Gabriola Island ferry route | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vaccination-mandate-sees-worker-shortage-on-gabriola-island-ferry-route-913988/

Description: BC Ferries has reduced its service on its Gabriola Island to Nanaimo route this week due to a worker shortage after the company pulled unvaccinated staff from their jobs.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  BC Ferries,  Earle, Steven,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  McNeely, Eric,  Downer, Fiona,  Filax, Gloria,  Elliot, Steve

Title: VIVA Victoria fires volunteer accused of impersonating Island Health in fake endorsement email | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/viva-victoria-fires-volunteer-accused-of-impersonating-island-health-in-fake-endorsement-email-1099952/

Description: The controversial political slate VIVA Victoria says it has “parted ways” with a person connected to the organization who is accused of impersonating Island Health in an email endorsing VIVA candidates.

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Subject:   VIVA Victoria,  Island Health,  Day Care Centres,  City of Victoria,  Greater Victoria School District,  Andrew, Stephen,  Quitzua, Jordan,  Zulu, Judith,  Maddix, Angie,  Canadian Anti-Hate Network,  People's Party of Canada,  Maddock, Jeremy,  Dell, Matt,  Vancouver Island Voters Association,  Culbert, Alyson

Title: VIU research investigates impact of COVID-19 pandemic on working moms | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/viu-research-covid-19-working-moms-691160/

Description: A research project at Vancouver Island University is looking into the gender impacts of COVID-19 as women balance children, home and elderly parents, while also taking the biggest hit from job losses, according to Statistics Canada.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island University,  Crucik, Karen,  Lafrenière, Sylvie,  Hollins, Deborah,  Nanaimo Family Life Association

Title: VIRL librarians to picket in downtown Nanaimo | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/virl-librarians-to-picket-in-downtown-nanaimo-981929/

Description: Members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) are set to picket at VIRL’s Harbourfront Library Branch in downtown Nanaimo, the second planned job action taken since the union issued a strike notice on Feb. 28.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Smith, Stephanie

Title: VIRL claims it is waiting for revised counterproposal from union representing librarians | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/virl-claims-it-is-waiting-for-revised-counterproposal-from-union-representing-librarians-992137/

Description: Vancouver Island Regional Library says it is waiting for a revised counterproposal from the union representing librarians and other workers.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: VIJHL postpones upcoming games over COVID-19 concerns | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vijhl-postpones-games-covid-19-concerns-717474/

Description: The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday that it has postponed all games for the next seven days due to a recently confirmed case of COVID-19 at two schools in Nanaimo, where several players attend.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League,  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Dover Bay Secondary School,  Hockey

Title: VIATEC unveils ten Greater Victoria 'COVID Heroes' in online event | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/viatec-unveils-ten-greater-victoria-covid-heroes-in-online-event-726851/

Description: The Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council (VIATEC) recognized 10 people and organizations in Greater Victoria for “exceptional contributions” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council,  Gunn, Dan,  Budlovsky, Brianne,  Accent Inns,  Hotel Zed,  United Way,  BC Cancer,  Variety – the Children's Charity of BC,  Farmer, Mandy,  Jimbo,  Agathoklis, Smaragda,  StarFish Medical,  Delusional Theatre Society,  Redlen Technologies,  James Bay New Horizons Society,  Vancouver Island COVID 3D Printing Group,  Victoria Foundation,  Kim, Ho,  Wilkinson, Andrew,  Heart Pharmacy,  Rumble

Title: Unwanted COVID-19 pets fill up Vancouver Island rescues | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/everyday-multiple-animals-a-day-unwanted-covid-19-pets-fill-up-vancouver-island-rescues-908352/

Description: Pets that have been adopted during the pandemic have started to pour into Vancouver Island rescues at a rate that rescuers can’t keep up with.

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Subject:   Moore, Leah,  Flying Fur Animal Rescue & Refuge,  Stone, Penny,  Victoria Humane Society,  Humanity for Horses Foundation,  Sanesh, Rebecca

Title: University of Victoria moves towards reinstating campus mask mandate | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/university-of-victoria-moves-towards-reinstating-campus-mask-mandate-994415/

Description: A campus mask mandate could be returning to the University of Victoria.

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Subject:   University of Victoria,  Wyatt, Victoria,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Island Health

Title: Union concerned after multiple people at Vancouver Island jail test positive for COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/union-concerned-after-multiple-people-at-vancouver-island-jail-test-positive-for-covid-19-894258/

Description: Multiple people at a Greater Victoria jail have positive for COVID-19, says the union representing staff members at the facility.

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Finch, Paul,  Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre,  Province of British Columbia,  Island Health,  Delta Variant,  Variants of Concern,  BC Corrections

Title: Union calls on BC government to end driver testing backlog | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/union-calls-on-bc-government-to-end-driver-testing-backlog-743628/

Description: The union representing ICBC driver examiners says the government should be working harder to keep people from travelling from the mainland to Vancouver Island for their road tests.

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Subject:   Fandrakis, Yanni,  Insurance Corporation of British Columbia,  Toth, Annette,  Movement of United Professionals,  Morris, Mike,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Attorney General

Title: UVic announces criteria for rapid COVID-19 at-home tests | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/university-of-victoria-announces-criteria-for-rapid-covid-19-at-home-tests-927987/

Description: The University of Victoria is making rapid antigen tests available following an outbreak of COVID-19.

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Subject:   University of Victoria,  Rapid Antigen Tests,  Island Health

Title: UVic announces 4 per cent budget cuts across the board | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/uvic-announces-4-per-cent-budget-cuts-across-the-board-1143014/

Description: Enrollment is down at the University of Victoria, especially among international students and without that vital source of revenue, UVic has announced it’s slashing its budget as of April 1.

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Subject:   University of Victoria,  Bonet, Sebastian,  Ross, Stephen,  Province of British Columbia,  Simpson, Kristi,  Morisho, Safi,  Crabbe, Chloe,  Lands, Kyla

Title: UPDATE: Nanaimo mall says person who tested positive for COVID-19 did not work there | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/covid-19-nanaimo-mall-679651/

Description: A Nanaimo mall claims no one who worked there has tested positive for COVID-19. Woodgrove Centre issued a statement late this afternoon saying that the individual who tested positive for COVID-19 did not work there.

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Subject:   Woodgrove Centre

Title: Two new long-term care outbreaks in Island Health; one declared over | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/two-new-long-term-care-outbreaks-in-island-health-one-declared-over-936928/

Description: Island Health is declaring two new long-term care COVID-19 outbreaks, one in Victoria and the other in Nanaimo.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Dufferin Place,  Beacon Hill Villa,  West Coast Seniors Housing Management,  Aberdeen Hospital

Title: Two employees at Mayfair shopping mall test positive for COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/mayfair-shopping-centre-covid-19-730873/

Description: Mayfair Shopping Centre says two employees working at the popular mall have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Subject:   Mayfair Shopping Centre,  Poland, Laura,  Island Health

Title: Two Victoria restaurants charge extra fees to cover provincially mandated employee health care | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/two-victoria-restaurants-charge-extra-fees-to-cover-provincially-mandated-employee-health-care-1105796/

Description: Two Victoria restaurants are charging an extra tax instead of upping their food prices, catching some customers by surprise.

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Subject:   Hardy, Ann,  10 Acres Restaurant,  Tostenson, Ian,  Belleville's Watering Hole and Diner,  Chyzowski, Rob

Title: Two North Island doctors call for resignation of Island Health official | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/two-north-island-doctors-call-for-resignation-of-island-health-official-1139881/

Description: Dr. Alex Nataros is one of two North Island doctors that says those calls for help aren’t being heard by Island Health’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ben Williams, and they’re now calling for his resignation.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Nataros, Alex,  Williams, Ben,  Armogam, Prean,  Furstenau, Sonia,  Dix, Adrian,  MacNeil, Kathy

Title: Two Alberni Valley First Nations get their first vaccinations Thursday | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/two-alberni-valley-first-nations-get-their-first-vaccinations-thursday-750019/

Description: Members of two Alberni Valley First Nations got vaccinated Thursday as part of the rollout for adults living in their communities.

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Subject:   Tseshaht First Nation,  Vaccinations,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Hupačasath First Nation,  Johnson, Fred,  Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine,  Watts, Rudy,  Watts, Ken,  Robinson, Erma,  Johnson, Karen,  Island Health

Title: Triple-vaccinated elderly woman contracts COVID-19 while at Nanaimo hospital dealing with outbreak | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/my-mom-went-in-there-with-a-condition-and-now-she-has-covid-nrgh-covid-19-outbreak-grows-907979/

Description: A triple-vaccinated elderly woman contracted COVID-19 while at a Vancouver Island hospital currently dealing with an outbreak, her family says.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Island Health,  Utgaren, Gwen,  Utgaren, Helen,  Utgaren, Valerie,  BC Vaccine Card

Title: Transport Canada extends current ban on cruise ships until 2022 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/transport-canada-extends-current-ban-on-cruise-ships-until-2022-741206/

Description: Transport Canada has announced an extension of the current national ban on cruise ships for an additional year until Feb. 28, 2022.

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Subject:   Transport Canada,  Alghabra, Omar,  Greater Victoria Harbour Authority,  Victoria Harbour Ferry,  Hobbis, Barry,  Fisherman's Wharf,  Agnew, Ryan

Title: Traffic moving slowly on Malahat Highway due to protestors | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/traffic-moving-slowly-on-malahat-highway-due-to-protestors-946457/

Description: Motorists heading southbound from the Cowichan Valley to Greater Victoria should expect delays. It is due to a mixture of normal weekend volume and protestors who are part of a convoy heading to downtown Victoria.

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Subject:   Malahat Drive,  Trans-Canada Highway

Title: Traffic disruptions expected as protestors against COVID mandates anticipated at B.C. Legislature once again | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/traffic-disruptions-expected-as-protestors-against-covid-mandates-anticipated-at-b-c-legislature-once-again-982556/

Description: A convoy of vehicles and collection of protesters unhappy with government pandemic mandates, mainstream media, vaccines, and the Prime Minister is expected to descend on Victoria once again and police are advising that traffic delays in the downtown core are expected throughout Saturday.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Trudeau, Justin,  Victoria Police Department,  Transport Canada

Title: Tourists fill Lake Cowichan, setting records as people try to escape crowds amid COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/tourists-lake-cowichan-covid-19-683055/

Description: Businesses in the tiny community of Lake Cowichan say they are recording their best start to the summer tourist season ever. The pandemic has brought a surprising wave of visitors to the town.

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Subject:   Frechette, Dany,  Vomacka, Lorna,  Allan, Denise,  Johnson, Zoe,  McGonigle, Tim,  Lorna’s Emporium,  Dot’s Shoe Store,  The Tube Shack

Title: Top maternity doctor on Vancouver Island urges pregnant women to get vaccinated | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/top-maternity-doctor-on-vancouver-island-urges-pregnant-women-to-get-vaccinated-888286/

Description: Island Health’s top maternity doctor is worried about what she’s seeing after four pregnant women have become sick with COVID-19 within the past two days.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Island Health,  Bos, Hayley,  Henry, Bonnie

Title: Tofino resort closes temporarily after staff become infected with COVID | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/tofino-resort-and-marine-closes-temporarily-due-to-covid-19-749760/

Description: Tofino Resort and Marina has decided to close until next week after an undisclosed number of employees tested positive for COVID-19.

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Subject:   Tofino Resort + Marina,  Fehr, Christopher,  Island Health

Title: Tofino flights added to province's COVID-19 exposure list | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/tofino-flight-added-to-bc-cdc-flight-exposure-list-813214/

Description: Passengers who were on a recent flight that landed in Tofino are being warned about possible exposure to COVID-19.

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Subject:   BC Centre for Disease Control,  Harbour Air Seaplanes

Title: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation announces community lockdown after COVID-19 exposure | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/tla-o-qui-aht-first-nation-announces-community-lockdown-after-covid-19-exposure-719269/

Description: A notice has been posted to the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation members that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the community.

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Subject:   Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations

Title: Three schools in Duncan, one in Victoria added to COVID-19 exposure list | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/three-schools-in-duncan-one-in-victoria-added-to-covid-19-exposure-list-732881/

Description: Island Health has added four Vancouver Island schools to the COVID-19 exposure list as of Monday morning. One school is located in Victoria while the other three are in Duncan.

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Subject:   Island Health,  St. Michaels University School | Junior School Campus,  Duncan Christian School,  Quamichan School,  Cowichan Valley School District,  Cowichan Secondary School,  St. Michaels University School

Title: Three residents die in COVID-19 outbreak at Greater Victoria long-term care home | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/three-residents-die-in-covid-19-outbreak-at-greater-victoria-long-term-care-home-879862/

Description: Three more residents have died in a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care home in Esquimalt. Island Health released a statement Thursday confirming the latest deaths at Sunset Lodge, where four people have died since an outbreak was declared Aug. 27.

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Subject:   Sunset Lodge,  The Salvation Army,  Island Health

Title: Three more COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at Nanaimo independent care facility | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/three-more-covid-19-cases-linked-to-outbreak-at-nanaimo-independent-care-facility-756486/

Description: Island Health has identified three additional cases of COVID-19 linked to an outbreak at a Nanaimo independent living facility. The cases were reported in three residents at the Longlake Chateau facility.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Longlake Chateau,  Atria Retirement Canada

Title: Three men arrested for refusing to wear masks on BC Ferries sailing to Vancouver Island | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/three-men-arrested-for-refusing-to-wear-masks-on-bc-ferries-892587/

Description: Three men from the Lower Mainland were arrested after they allegedly refused to wear masks and threatened passengers on board a BC Ferries vessel bound for Vancouver Island.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  Sanchez, Andres

Title: Three Nanaimo schools added to Island Health's exposure list | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/three-nanaimo-schools-added-to-island-healths-exposure-list-747992/

Description: Island Health has added three more Vancouver Island schools to the COVID-19 exposure list Friday afternoon. All three facilities are located in the City of Nanaimo.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Island Health,  McGirr Elementary School,  Uplands Park Elementary School,  Dover Bay Secondary School

Title: Three Island flights added to province's COVID-19 exposure list | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/three-island-flights-added-to-provinces-covid-19-exposure-list-730456/

Description: Passengers who were on three recent WestJet flights to Vancouver Island are being warned about possible exposure to COVID-19.

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Subject:   WestJet,  BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: Thousands protest across B.C. against the ‘tyranny’ of vaccine mandates | YouTube | CHEK News

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g6ELH8mhqo

Description: Throughout B.C., protestors opposed to vaccine mandates and COVID-19 protocols like masks gathered in the thousands on Sept. 1. Kori Sidaway has more.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  BC Vaccine Card,  Woollam, Bill,  Marshall, Brendan,  Lee, Kyla

Title: Thousands protest across B.C. against the 'tyranny' of vaccine mandates | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/thousands-protest-across-b-c-against-the-tyranny-of-vaccine-mandates-876641/

Description: Throughout B.C., protestors opposed to vaccine mandates and COVID-19 protocols like masks gathered in the thousands today.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Island Health,  MacNeil, Kathy,  Marshall, Brendan,  Wollam, Bill,  Lee, Kyla

Title: This Week in History: The remarkable life of Cowichan Elder Ruby Peter | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/this-week-in-history-the-remarkable-life-of-cowichan-elder-ruby-peter-754460/

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Subject:   Peter, Ruby,  Cowichan Tribes,  Peter, Molly,  Joe, Adele,  Demers, Helene,  Hukari, Tom

Title: There were more than 250 COVID-19 cases at post-secondary schools on Vancouver Island in December, new data shows | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/more-than-250-covid-19-cases-at-island-post-secondary-schools-in-december-new-data-shows-947272/

Description: There were more than 250 coronavirus cases at post-secondary institutions on Vancouver Island in December, with the vast majority occurring at the University of Victoria, new data obtained by CHEK News shows.

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Subject:   University of Victoria,  Island Health,  Camosun College,  Vancouver Island University,  North Island College,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: The new normal: Coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affecting women | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/the-new-normal-pandemic-impact-on-women-750540/

Description: The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone, but some people have been affected more than others.

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Subject:   Weyermars, Roanne

Title: The Ruby restaurant on Douglas to reopen after 700 days | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/the-ruby-restaurant-on-douglas-to-reopen-after-700-days-954285/

Description: The Ruby on Douglas has been closed since March 17, 2020, and announced today the restaurant will be reopening on March 1.

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Subject:   The Ruby

Title: Teachers demand action after COVID-19 variants detected at several B.C. schools | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/teachers-demand-action-after-covid-19-variants-detected-at-several-b-c-schools-746054/

Description: As COVID-19 variants continue to spread, there's growing concern about the potential for school outbreaks on Vancouver Island.

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Subject:   Variants of Concern,  Fraser Health,  Gustafson, Réka,  Surrey Schools,  Delta School District,  Whiteside, Jennifer,  Rapid Antigen Testing,  Glanford Middle School,  Greater Victoria School District,  Island Health,  Waldron, Winona,  Greater Victoria Teachers' Association,  Ventilation,  Province of British Columbia,  Alpha Variant