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B.C. government, Translink make agreement to keep transit rolling amid COVID

B.C. government, Translink make agreement to keep transit rolling amid COVID

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transportation authority has reversed its plans to cut service and rescinded layoff notices to 1,500 people as it works out an emergency funding plan with the provincial government.
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Restrictions on visitors to long-term care homes in B.C. continue

Restrictions on visitors to long-term care homes in B.C. continue

Restrictions will remain in place through Mother’s Day on Sunday
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Four B.C. teachers disciplined for unprofessional behaviour

Four B.C. teachers disciplined for unprofessional behaviour

Students saw violent films, were put in garbage cans or a crib, experienced sexualized attention
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How to safely expand your social circle with eased distancing restrictions in B.C.

How to safely expand your social circle with eased distancing restrictions in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry knows you need hugs, but she has some advice for how to cautiously 'double your bubble'
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Clearing B.C.'s surgery backlog will take at least 17 months and cost millions, province says

Clearing B.C.'s surgery backlog will take at least 17 months and cost millions, province says

It could take close to two years to clear the backlog of 30,000 patients awaiting surgeries due to B.C.'s COVID-19 health restrictions
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B.C. grads are invited to participate in a virtual prom this month

B.C. grads are invited to participate in a virtual prom this month

The Student Life Network’s #PromIsOn initiative is aiming to raise funds for the Kids Help Phone while giving soon-to-be grads a night to look forward to
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Cavities put on notice as B.C. green lights dental offices

Cavities put on notice as B.C. green lights dental offices

Based on the restart plan, dental offices will be implementing measures based on broader workplace guidelines, such as augmented hygiene and physical distancing between patients.
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B.C. says clearing surgery backlog will take at least 17 months

B.C. says clearing surgery backlog will take at least 17 months

VICTORIA — COVID-19 created a backlog of surgeries that could take two years to clear, even with an "ambitious plan" announced to increase health-care capacity, said Health Minister Adrian Dix.
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B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

More than 14,000 scheduled surgeries were postponed as a result of COVID-19, while an additional 16,000 surgeries were. not scheduled because of the pandemic.
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Overdose deaths in B.C. surpass 100 in a month for first time in a year

Overdose deaths in B.C. surpass 100 in a month for first time in a year

Vancouver records most deaths at 60 in first three months, with Surrey at 32
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