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B.C.'s finance minister says rent relief extension for business aids recovery

B.C.'s finance minister says rent relief extension for business aids recovery

VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister says the province welcomes a federal government decision to extend help to businesses struggling with rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carole James says B.C.
B.C. appoints 'special adviser' to Site C after BC Hydro reports serious cost, schedule concerns

B.C. appoints 'special adviser' to Site C after BC Hydro reports serious cost, schedule concerns

Utility no longer confident it can meet completion deadline
What does Stage 2 mean for B.C. schools?

What does Stage 2 mean for B.C. schools?

Here's the rundown of what parents and students can expect
Haida Gwaii closed to non-residents, COVID-19 outbreak has 20 cases

Haida Gwaii closed to non-residents, COVID-19 outbreak has 20 cases

Non-residents may not travel there in response to a COVID-19 community outbreak on the northern island archipelago.
Appeal for witnesses after long-time Vancouver overdose prevention worker killed

Appeal for witnesses after long-time Vancouver overdose prevention worker killed

VANCOUVER — A worker at an overdose prevention site in Vancouver's West End has been identified as the city's ninth homicide victim of 2020 and police are appealing for witnesses as they track his killer.
Salmonella cases in B.C. linked to U.S.-grown red onions

Salmonella cases in B.C. linked to U.S.-grown red onions

There have been 43 confirmed salmonella cases so far in B.C.
Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

The newly-revised order removes the requirement to give priority access for passengers sailing to their primary residence.
BC Teachers' Federation calls for delay in school year start date to address concerns

BC Teachers' Federation calls for delay in school year start date to address concerns

The BCTF president says she and other teachers in advisory roles had spent weeks under the assumption the fall would mirror the partial re-opening seen in June.
B.C. report on drowning cautions against overestimating swimming ability

B.C. report on drowning cautions against overestimating swimming ability

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power authority has released a survey showing most people overestimate their swimming ability and may be more at risk of drowning.
Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured with YWCA Metro Vancouver Icon Award

Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured with YWCA Metro Vancouver Icon Award

We already knew Dr. Bonnie Henry is an icon, but the YWCA just made it official