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B.C. records highest three-day tally of COVID-19 cases: 247

B.C. records highest three-day tally of COVID-19 cases: 247

The 629 active infections in the province is the highest number since May 7
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WorkSafeBC rolls out request for stress balls

WorkSafeBC rolls out request for stress balls

B.C’.s workplace safety regulator wants to buy them part of promotional merchandise offerings, but cash problems prevent them from assisting employers with COVID-19 PPE
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B.C. Walmart worker speaks out about end of pandemic pay boost

B.C. Walmart worker speaks out about end of pandemic pay boost

The employee says he and other employees at his store feel they should still be receiving the extra $2 an hour because the pandemic is still a threat.
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Pickton evidence disposal application dismissed

Pickton evidence disposal application dismissed

Group's claims are "confusing, oblique, rambling and essentially mischievous,” judge finds
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Vancouver police say manslaughter charge laid in death of harm reduction worker

Vancouver police say manslaughter charge laid in death of harm reduction worker

VANCOUVER — A 23-year-old Victoria man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a harm reduction worker in Vancouver. A statement from Vancouver police says Maximus Hayes was arrested Thursday in North Vancouver.
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Downtown Vancouver sees huge spike in garbage, needles and graffiti

Downtown Vancouver sees huge spike in garbage, needles and graffiti

Granville Street strip a hotspot for discarded needles and graffiti
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COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people: Henry

COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people: Henry

Virus has proven to be ‘quite stealthy,’ says Dr. Bonnie Henry
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B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

VANCOUVER — Mandatory reporting requirements are being imposed on wholesale gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers in British Columbia to ensure transparency and accountability on pricing.
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Rent hike increase in B.C. is frozen, but province says landlords can evict

Rent hike increase in B.C. is frozen, but province says landlords can evict

VICTORIA — A payment plan has been set out for renters in British Columbia who haven't been able to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic as a government moratorium on evictions ends on Sept. 1. Renters in arrears between March 18 and Aug.
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ALS drug funding approved for patients in B.C., up to 183 patients to benefit

ALS drug funding approved for patients in B.C., up to 183 patients to benefit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry has negotiated an agreement with a manufacturer to allow for coverage of a drug used to slow the symptoms of ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. About 480 people in B.C.
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