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Fourteen more people die from COVID-19 ahead of B.C. restrictions announcement

Fourteen more people die from COVID-19 ahead of B.C. restrictions announcement

VICTORIA — British Columbia reported 274 new cases of COVID-19 a day ahead of the provincial government's expected announcement of the loosening of some COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Watchdog calls out CMHC for giving employees bonuses amid housing crisis

Watchdog calls out CMHC for giving employees bonuses amid housing crisis

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says $48 million in employee bonuses were handed out in 2020 and 2021.
B.C. residents advised to discard sand ginger powder that may contain poison

B.C. residents advised to discard sand ginger powder that may contain poison

SURREY, B.C. — B.C.'s poison information centre and the Fraser Health authority are warning the public not to consume Wing Hing brand sand ginger powder after two people were hospitalized last month.
Some relief at pumps may come by Friday

Some relief at pumps may come by Friday

Spiking oil prices have come down slightly, meaning gas price drop is coming
Metro Vancouver continues reorganizing North Shore sewage plant project

Metro Vancouver continues reorganizing North Shore sewage plant project

Newly awarded contract for design consultancy could spur restart of work on stalled project by this summer.
Charges laid in 2018 gang shooting in Vancouver that killed innocent teen

Charges laid in 2018 gang shooting in Vancouver that killed innocent teen

VANCOUVER — Charges have been laid in a double homicide in 2018 that killed an innocent teenager during a gang-related shooting on a busy Vancouver street.
Union joins TransLink bailout lobbying effort

Union joins TransLink bailout lobbying effort

CUPE 7000 ad campaign will support transit authority bid for $200 million to offset losses.
Surrey investment managers fined $210,000 by regulator

Surrey investment managers fined $210,000 by regulator

Investment firm Chartwell invested $5 million in a company that presented numerous risks, but failed to re-evaluate those risks for investors, according to a hearing notice.
Pressure rises for commuters as pandemic redraws transit map

Pressure rises for commuters as pandemic redraws transit map

When remote work is part of B.C.'s corporate culture, it’s unlikely transit patterns will ever return to what was the norm prior to the pandemic.
One year later, top cop sees no movement on safe supply, local community court

One year later, top cop sees no movement on safe supply, local community court

Even as overdose deaths have climbed, an RCMP hasn’t seen the government make any real moves to help provide a safe drug supply for people