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Squamish is considering banning 'vanlife' entirely

Squamish is considering banning 'vanlife' entirely

The District of Squamish is proposing a bylaw amendment that would broaden its existing camping ban
Fresh outbreaks prompt new COVID-19 infections in B.C. to rise

Fresh outbreaks prompt new COVID-19 infections in B.C. to rise

Coronavirus outbreak found at St. Paul's Hospital; exposures at the Sandman Suites hotel and the Site C work camp
Police watchdog called to investigate man's death after release from custody

Police watchdog called to investigate man's death after release from custody

DUNCAN, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a man not long after he was released from custody on Vancouver Island. RCMP in Duncan say an officer arrested a man for public intoxication at 4:30 p.m.
Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal caucus member over ads

Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal caucus member over ads

VICTORIA — Calls are rising for the BC Liberals to throw out one of its members from caucus amid allegations of homophobia and transphobia, while party Leader Andrew Wilkinson remains silent on the issue.
B.C. Premier apologizes, says he misspoke on comments about drug addiction

B.C. Premier apologizes, says he misspoke on comments about drug addiction

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's premier is apologizing for comments he made Thursday comparing the COVID-19 pandemic to the province's ongoing opioid crisis. B.C.
Minister says B.C. gained advantage when it allowed schools to open in June

Minister says B.C. gained advantage when it allowed schools to open in June

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's education minister says there's no substitute for in-class work and the goal for September will be to have as many children as possible return to school.
Canada’s privacy laws need reform for businesses to compete in Europe: commissioner

Canada’s privacy laws need reform for businesses to compete in Europe: commissioner

European court’s Facebook ruling says personal data not secure from U.S. authorities
Abstinence policy for B.C. liver transplant patients called ‘lethal form of racism’

Abstinence policy for B.C. liver transplant patients called ‘lethal form of racism’

A complaint filed by the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says B.C.’s policy requiring six months’ abstinence from alcohol prior to a liver transplant is discriminatory to Indigenous people
Penticton winery confirms staff member tested positive for COVID-19

Penticton winery confirms staff member tested positive for COVID-19

The winery has closed down for the weekend for a thorough cleaning and sanitization
Air Canada fires back at B.C.'s criticism of Canadian airlines' COVID protocol

Air Canada fires back at B.C.'s criticism of Canadian airlines' COVID protocol

Air Canada has shot back at recent comments by B.C.'s Dr. Bonnie Henry about airlines' need to improve COVID safety protocols
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