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Separate quakes hit off B.C. and Alaska, but cause no damage, tsunami

Separate quakes hit off B.C. and Alaska, but cause no damage, tsunami

VANCOUVER — A moderate earthquake has occurred off northwest Vancouver Island but emergency officials in British Columbia say it has not produced a tsunami. Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude 5.4 quake struck at 4:33 a.m.
Owner of B.C. store selling Confederate flag bandanas wants mayor to apologize for destroying them

Owner of B.C. store selling Confederate flag bandanas wants mayor to apologize for destroying them

The mayor went to the store, was given the bandanas, then cut them to pieces outside as a form of protest
New COVID-19 infections in B.C. remain elevated

New COVID-19 infections in B.C. remain elevated

The average number of new daily cases of the coronavirus in B.C. in the past four days is now 33
B.C. tourism industry seeks $680M to rebuild after COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. tourism industry seeks $680M to rebuild after COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's tourism and hospitality sector believes it should receive more than one-third of a $1.5-billion COVID-19 recovery package pledged to the province by the federal government.
BC Liberals won't be in pride parade this year: Vancouver Pride Society

BC Liberals won't be in pride parade this year: Vancouver Pride Society

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Pride Society says the BC Liberals won't be part of next month's virtual pride parade after failing to take action against a member of its caucus accused of homophobia and transphobia.
Sto:lo grand chief sues First Nations Health Authority for $388,125

Sto:lo grand chief sues First Nations Health Authority for $388,125

Authority claims chief created toxic work environment, held grudge
B.C. announces funding for search and rescue groups amid spike in calls

B.C. announces funding for search and rescue groups amid spike in calls

VICTORIA — Sustainable funding is on the way for search and rescue groups in British Columbia that are seeing an uptick in calls in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C. aims to clear surgery backlog in 15 months if COVID-19 surge doesn't happen

B.C. aims to clear surgery backlog in 15 months if COVID-19 surge doesn't happen

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the province has hired more staff and increased operating-room hours to catch up on cancelled surgeries but a significant surge in COVID-19 cases could impact recovery.
New COVID-19 infections in B.C. remain elevated

New COVID-19 infections in B.C. remain elevated

B.C. on July 21 reported 30 new cases of the virus that has caused a global pandemic
Trend upward with 30 new COVID-19 cases a 'concern,' health officials say

Trend upward with 30 new COVID-19 cases a 'concern,' health officials say

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 infection rate is moving up in British Columbia, with 30 more positive tests arising from several community exposures and one active outbreak. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.