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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.
WorkSafeBC reports highest number of COVID-19-related violations in service sector

WorkSafeBC reports highest number of COVID-19-related violations in service sector

The majority of violations took place when the employer did not provide workers with adequate information, training and supervision to ensure their health and safety.
Vancouver council approves 28-storey rental tower on West Broadway

Vancouver council approves 28-storey rental tower on West Broadway

Jameson Development Corporation project includes 58 homes for households earning between $30,000 and $80,000 per year
B.C. confirms 30 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,328

B.C. confirms 30 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,328

There are several community exposure events and one active community outbreak.
Health Canada recalls hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Health Canada recalls hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Health Canada says that it will update this list if it becomes aware of other affected products, so you can easily identify ones they may have purchased and take appropriate action.
Petition calls for TransLink to enforce stricter COVID-19 protocol on public transit

Petition calls for TransLink to enforce stricter COVID-19 protocol on public transit

"We should NOT have to feel unsafe using an essential service."
Lynn Valley Care Centre targeted by hoax amidst COVID-19 outbreak

Lynn Valley Care Centre targeted by hoax amidst COVID-19 outbreak

One person has been arrested in connection with a hoax phone call that left the facility drastically understaffed during the early days of the pandemic
UBC recognizes Richmond Indigenous educator as 'teacher of the year'

UBC recognizes Richmond Indigenous educator as 'teacher of the year'

She went into education to fight for equity and bring Indigenous culture and knowledge into the classroom
More passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on recent Vancouver flight

More passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on recent Vancouver flight

The country's two largest airlines ended their on-board seat distancing policies on July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.
Science World to reopen its doors on August 1

Science World to reopen its doors on August 1

“We look forward to welcoming our community back to the iconic dome."