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BC Ferries to help fund Persephone restoration

BC Ferries to help fund Persephone restoration

BC Ferries has committed to help fund the restoration of the Persephone, the boat that was at the centre of much of the action on CBC television’s The Beachcombers.
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B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 566 new cases of COVID-19, which the provincial health officer and health minister say is the "start of encouraging trends" in the progression of the virus. However, Dr.
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B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

Data for new cases, hospitalizations, ICU patients and other metrics are on the decline
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Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

VICTORIA — People in British Columbia can start applying online for the government's pandemic recovery benefit for eligible families and individuals starting Dec. 18.
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Civil rights legal warrior Joe Arvay dead at 71

Civil rights legal warrior Joe Arvay dead at 71

Arvay “helped shape our understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”
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Increase in claims of elder abuse fuels further study by B.C.'s advocate for seniors

Increase in claims of elder abuse fuels further study by B.C.'s advocate for seniors

VICTORIA — B.C.'s seniors advocate says calls related to the abuse of elders have jumped, prompting a more thorough review of the problem.
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B.C.’s fentanyl market estimated to be up to $300 million

B.C.’s fentanyl market estimated to be up to $300 million

Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia gets better grip on deadly impact of fentanyl
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B.C. residents can apply for $500 COVID-19 recovery benefit starting December 18

B.C. residents can apply for $500 COVID-19 recovery benefit starting December 18

Eligible single recipients must make less than $87,000 to get any benefit, and $62,500 or less to get the full benefit
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Dr. Henry: Anti-mask protests 'slap in the face' to healthcare workers, but right to peaceful demonstration remains

Dr. Henry: Anti-mask protests 'slap in the face' to healthcare workers, but right to peaceful demonstration remains

“As long as it's outside and they are not putting others at risk, the risk of transmission of the virus is less."
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Give a gift with purpose and sponsor a puppy through its guide and service dog training

Give a gift with purpose and sponsor a puppy through its guide and service dog training

You can help these puppies become life-changing Guide Dogs and Service Dogs for individuals and families in need.
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