1,100 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. following continued surge over weekend
Roughly 5,790 people in B.C. have tested positive for the contagious respiratory virus since JanuaryAshley Wadhwani / August 31, 2020
Month: August 2020
Teachers’ union slams B.C.’s return-to-school plan; says ad with Dr. Henry is ‘unrealistic’
Better ventilation, remote learning options and more teachers needed, Teri Mooring saysKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Tourism operators pivot from guiding to beach cleaning
Corona killed their tours, but created a great opportunity to do a shoreline cleanZoe Ducklow, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / August 31, 2020
Climate change creating vast new glacial lakes, future flooding risk: research
Many glacial lakes are located in thinly inhabited locales such as GreenlandThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Want a latte? Bring a mask: Starbucks to make face coverings mandatory in Canada
Customers without masks will be able to order via the drive-thru, curb-side pickup or ordering for deliveryKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Feds ‘looking into’ alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges
Cameron Jay Ortis is charged with Security of Information Act violations, breach of trust and a computer-related offenceThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
B.C. RCMP still searching for man with Okanagan connection wanted on drug charges
Robert Heltman wanted out of Vancouver of possession of drugs, weaponJennifer Smith / August 31, 2020
Salmon Arm pharmacist fined, suspended for involvement in drug sales scheme
Pharmacy owner agrees to $25,000 fine, complete ethics course for health-care professionalsLachlan Labere / August 31, 2020
First round of COVID-19 cost B.C. government $600 million
Fall of revenue included $285 million for ICBCTom Fletcher / August 31, 2020
Vancouver Aquarium to shut its doors, focus on new business model amid COVID-19 losses
Welfare of animals is top priority, CEO saysKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Patient care first: Why B.C. firefighters are calling for more medical training
Firefighters want more responsibility partly because they outnumber paramedicsBlack Press Media Staff / August 31, 2020
Connected Coast project leads request extension to 2023
Islanders struggling with slower internet speeds amid pandemicKarissa Gall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / August 31, 2020
Family finds strong sense of community at BC Children’s Hospital
BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery has now sold outLaurie Tritschler / August 31, 2020
Canada signs deals with two suppliers for potential COVID-19 vaccines
This is the third such deal Canada has made with COVID-19 vaccine developersThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
WE calls latest Conservative request for documents ‘politics’
Tories’ request is in a letter sent from Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre and ethics critic Michael BarrettThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
B.C. rescuers, experts concerned about condition of three entangled humpbacks
Humpbacks are classified as special concern under the Species at Risk ActThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Time to savour a sweet-tart home-grown harvest!
Celebrate BC’s favourite fall berryWire Service / August 31, 2020
Pacioretty nets 2 as Vegas rallies to dump Vancouver 5-3
Canucks trail best-of-seven NHL playoff series 3-1The Canadian Press / August 30, 2020
1 dead in Portland after Trump supporters, protesters clash
Portland has been the site of nightly protests for more than three months since George Floyd’s deathAssociated Press / August 30, 2020
Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020
The actor died at the age of 43 in his home in Los Angeles after he privately battled colon cancer for four yearsAssociated Press / August 30, 2020