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B.C. politicians return to legislature, say new COVID-19 rules an adjustment

B.C. politicians return to legislature, say new COVID-19 rules an adjustment

VICTORIA — Politicians described their return to the British Columbia legislature Monday during the COVID-19 pandemic like being back at school without most of their classmates or playing sports in an empty stadium.
Vancouver mayor says police ‘street checks’ down 89 per cent this year

Vancouver mayor says police ‘street checks’ down 89 per cent this year

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
British Columbia announces one additional death from COVID-19

British Columbia announces one additional death from COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is warning people not to let their guard down against COVID-19 as the province prepares to allow more travel this summer. Provincial health officer Dr.
Phase three of B.C.'s restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases

Phase three of B.C.'s restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases

There has been one new death related to COVID-19 since Friday
Workplace diversity gap stubbornly persistent in B.C.

Workplace diversity gap stubbornly persistent in B.C.

Will the current wave of calls for social justice improve the treatment of employees from various racial, cultural, gender and religious backgrounds in B.C.?
Vancouver trustees call for suspension of police liaison programs in schools

Vancouver trustees call for suspension of police liaison programs in schools

School board chairperson says mere presence of police officers in Vancouver schools ‘difficult for some students’
B.C. confirms 32 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,822

B.C. confirms 32 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,822

There has been one new death. 
BC Ferries adding back sailings on major routes for summer

BC Ferries adding back sailings on major routes for summer

But service will remain below usual levels during what is typically the busiest time of year
Man drowns after saving his daughter at waterfall near Kelowna, B.C.

Man drowns after saving his daughter at waterfall near Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — A man has died after rescuing his daughter during a visit to a waterfall near Kelowna, B.C., on Father's Day. The RCMP say emergency crews rushed to the Mill Creek waterfall area after receiving a 911 call reporting a drowning. Cpl.
Air quality improving in Metro Vancouver despite wildfire setbacks: report

Air quality improving in Metro Vancouver despite wildfire setbacks: report

VANCOUVER — Air quality in Metro Vancouver has been improving over the past decade, despite an unprecedented number of days that were under air quality advisories in 2017 and 2018.
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