The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shock waves through the global economy, and businesses here in Sooke have not been immune.

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The local chamber is working with the B.C. Chamber of Commerce on finding ways to help local business in communities across the province.

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The local chamber is in the process of setting up a Zoom room, an online network chatroom where the 130 or so chamber members can share tips on issues such as managing employees, dealing with layoffs, and promoting shop local campaigns.

Santowski says the chamber is fielding a lot of calls from the public, with shoppers wanting to know what stores are open.

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Santowski said we need to assume the virus is in the community and people must act accordingly.

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