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B.C. reports just one new case of COVID-19, but also one more death

B.C. reports just one new case of COVID-19, but also one more death

VICTORIA — Health officials are reporting just one new case of COVID-19 in British Columbia, the lowest figure since early March. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.
One more COVID-19 death, one new case in past 24 hours

One more COVID-19 death, one new case in past 24 hours

193 active COVID-19 cases, 2,272 people have recovered
Minister sees 'glimmers' of confidence as B.C. jobless rate hits 13.4 per cent

Minister sees 'glimmers' of confidence as B.C. jobless rate hits 13.4 per cent

VICTORIA — The jobless rate in British Columbia continues to climb, increasing to 13.4 per cent last month, but Finance Minister Carole James says there are signs of growing confidence.
B.C. health data privacy exemptions extended to December 31

B.C. health data privacy exemptions extended to December 31

Privacy commissioner, watchdog want greater protections, penalties
Investigators to probe police shooting of B.C. woman in New Brunswick

Investigators to probe police shooting of B.C. woman in New Brunswick

The death of the 26-year-old from the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation near Tofino has sent shock waves across the country
Laurie Schultz: Lessons learned during the pandemic

Laurie Schultz: Lessons learned during the pandemic

Business in Vancouver’s Business Leadership Series is a 10-part series of discussions with prominent business leaders
Year of the staycation is a boon for B.C.'s outdoor equipment industry

Year of the staycation is a boon for B.C.'s outdoor equipment industry

Ban on non-essential travel in B.C. fires up sales of bikes, camping and hunting gear
Homicide detectives take over case after man's body found in Surrey, B.C.

Homicide detectives take over case after man's body found in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators have taken over the case after a man's body was found in Surrey, B.C.
What’s the deal with Vancouver council’s obsession with booze during a pandemic?

What’s the deal with Vancouver council’s obsession with booze during a pandemic?

Council favours pilot project to allow legal consumption of alcohol on beaches, in parks. Park board will discuss issue next Monday.
Ottawa, Trudeau remain mum on government position on Huawei's 5G involvement

Ottawa, Trudeau remain mum on government position on Huawei's 5G involvement

Despite Canada’s big-three telecom firms’ rejection of equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.