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COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

Cleaning surfaces offers sense of security but little virus transmission prevention: experts
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COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry

COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say shorter wait times between first and second COVID-19 vaccine shots for people are expected with the arrival of more than one million doses in May. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Watchdog investigates death of woman in Vancouver police custody

Watchdog investigates death of woman in Vancouver police custody

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a woman who was in the custody of Vancouver police.
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COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

Province due to accept 275,000 doses from Pfizer this week
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B.C. confirms 2,174 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 131,656

B.C. confirms 2,174 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 131,656

There are 7,327 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
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BCCDC identifies 38 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies 38 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

This covers a 14-day period.
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Squamish resident wins $75,000 in lotto

Squamish resident wins $75,000 in lotto

Catherine Webster bought her winning ticket at the Sea to Sky Town Pantry on Garibaldi Way.
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Take an 'artful voyage' with ParkerArtSalon's 'Essential Travel' exhibition (VIDEO)

Take an 'artful voyage' with ParkerArtSalon's 'Essential Travel' exhibition (VIDEO)

A month-long celebration of over 60 artists. 🎨
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B.C. police services director skirted standard procedure in appointing Hells Angels-connected board member

B.C. police services director skirted standard procedure in appointing Hells Angels-connected board member

Appointment of Semiahmoo First Nation Chief to Surrey Police Board highlights a process rushed for political expediency, critics charge.
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Don't be alarmed: B.C. to test wireless emergency system today

Don't be alarmed: B.C. to test wireless emergency system today

'Alert Ready' system to send text message, radio and TV broadcast
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