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Union representing BC Ferries workers readying for battle after layoffs

Union representing BC Ferries workers readying for battle after layoffs

Unionized workers are surprised BC Ferries “announced layoffs without taking any of the steps they are obligated to take under the collective agreement.”
B.C. health minister lobbies feds for increased airport screening

B.C. health minister lobbies feds for increased airport screening

“We need to actively follow up with cases, we need access to the full information when people come to Canada. The B.C. health system needs that access to full information from the government of Canada and we need stronger action.”
B.C. doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

B.C. doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

Many family physicians and walk-in clinics have switched to seeing the majority of patients by video chat.
Three boats catch fire in Horseshoe Bay: West Vancouver Fire and Rescue

Three boats catch fire in Horseshoe Bay: West Vancouver Fire and Rescue

VANCOUVER — The West Vancouver fire department says three boats caught fire in Horseshoe Bay on Saturday. The department says in a tweet that with the help of a Vancouver Fire Rescue boat, it was able to quickly contain and extinguish the flames.
B.C.'s health officer says decrease in COVID cases 'heartening'

B.C.'s health officer says decrease in COVID cases 'heartening'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's medical health officer says the province seems to be holding its own against COVID-19, which is why officials are so cautious about people returning from other areas of the world. Dr.
A son has been charged with second degree murder in his mother's death

A son has been charged with second degree murder in his mother's death

21-year-old Ryan Grantham is accused of killing his mother, Barbara Waite, after the 64-year-old was found dead in a Squamish home on April 1.
Sister of woman found dead last month is accused of first-degree murder

Sister of woman found dead last month is accused of first-degree murder

COQUITLAM, B.C. — A first-degree murder charge has been laid against the sister of a woman whose body was found in a Coquitlam, B.C., park last month.
B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

Over 20 seniors' long-term care homes in B.C. have had COVID-19 outbreaks
B.C. temporarily lifts data residency requirement in response to COVID-19

B.C. temporarily lifts data residency requirement in response to COVID-19

The province says the pandemic requires those who work for public bodies to use digital communication tools that are normally restricted
B.C. wineries reach out to housebound consumers

B.C. wineries reach out to housebound consumers

Economic uncertainty is prompting wineries to offer discounts in addition to free shipping.