2 days B.C. extends COVID-19 vaccine card program to end of June British Columbia's vaccine card program will be extended to June 30 as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to surge in the province, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday. more
2 days B.C. developing new strategy, fund to protect province's watersheds The B.C. government has revealed that it is developing a new strategy and fund in an effort to protect and restore watersheds across the province. The Province says it will be developing... more
3 days Spending a 'marked departure' from former B.C. legislature clerk's duties, Crown says VANCOUVER — A book on beekeeping, a wood splitter and a cushion decorated with the Union Jack and the words "God Save the Queen," are among the items that a special prosecutor... more
6 days Sudden shift in COVID-19 guidance in B.C. 'led to confusion' says BCCDC Guidance on the home management of COVID-19 symptoms and decisions about who should self-isolate and for how long could dominate today's pandemic update with British Columbia's health minister and top doctor. The... more
6 days Utility says B.C.'s heat, rain and cold in 2021 underscore changing demand for power VANCOUVER — British Columbia endured sizzling summer heat and bone-numbing cold to end 2021 and the province's electrical utility says the result was a record-breaking, year-round demand for power, launching a trend... more
1 week Four B.C. First Nations make deal with Western Forests to defer old-growth logging Cedar, fir and hemlock trees as old as 800 years have temporary protection after an agreement was reached between four Vancouver Island First Nations and a forestry company. The deal between four... more
1 week B.C. doubles grants for eligible businesses forced closed due to COVID restrictions The Government of B.C. has announced that it is extending the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant and doubling supports for eligible businesses that have been ordered closed. The news of the grant extension... more
1 week B.C. reopens gyms and exercises facilities, extends restrictions on gatherings and events B.C. health officials have made the decision to reopen gyms and fitness centres across the province while opting to extend restrictions on gathering sizes, bars and restaurants, and event capacity limits. Dr.... more
3 hours Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is isolating after learning of COVID exposure OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is isolating at home after learning that he was exposed to someone who had tested positive for COVID-19. The prime minister says in a... more
3 hours Draft long-term care standards could have prevented pandemic deaths: committee chair OTTAWA — An organization that develops health-care standards has released a draft of new long-term care guidance that the authors hope will fundamentally change the way Canadian care homes are accredited and... more
8 hours CRA to send out new round of letters checking eligibility from CERB recipients OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency is sending out a new round of letters to pandemic aid recipients to verify they were eligible for the help, and warning of potential need for... more
8 hours Canada's top doctor says severe illness trends are still rising in most jurisdictions Canada's top doctor says even though the average daily COVID-19 case count across the country is down 30 per cent compared to last week, it's not an accurate reflection of the state... more
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