Rob Kettner News Today

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surging in the province, B.C.s top doctor is urging businesses to have contingencies plans, in case as much as one third of their workforce is off sick.

  LANGFORD -- V2V Black Hops Brewing is a locally owned brewery in the West Shore. It’s an establishment owned by a veteran that’s known for donating a portion of its profits to organizations that help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, the brewery is the one that’s in need of help. “You know, I’m looking at potential bankruptcy or filing a consumer proposal if I don’t make this,” said Graham Hafey, owner of V2V Black Hops Brewing in Langford. V2V B...

  VICTORIA -- Restaurants have taken a huge hit during the pandemic. Most are hanging on by a thread while others are only getting by thanks to government support. At the same time, a new restaurant just opened for business in Victoria’s Chinatown last week. This is the story of how three eateries are trying to find a way to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria. Chad Rennie just opened Rain Dogs Wine Bar in Victoria’s Chinatown, and it’s something he’s always dreamed of doing....