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20 more COVID-19 cases at Big White ski resort, while province logs 444 cases

20 more COVID-19 cases at Big White ski resort, while province logs 444 cases

KELOWNA, B.C. — Another 20 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed at Big White ski resort in Kelowna, B.C., in an outbreak the Interior Health authority says is mostly related to shared housing.
B.C. reviewing Chilliwack school board's commitment to safety, inclusion

B.C. reviewing Chilliwack school board's commitment to safety, inclusion

VANCOUVER — Two special advisers have been appointed by the British Columbia government to evaluate the Chilliwack Board of Education's commitment to safety and inclusion in schools.
B.C. distillers call for federal tax reform on par with U.S.

B.C. distillers call for federal tax reform on par with U.S.

B.C. distillers are calling for swift action from the federal government to match American tax reforms. The U.S.
B.C. sets temporary cap on food delivery fees for restaurants

B.C. sets temporary cap on food delivery fees for restaurants

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister has announced a temporary fee cap of 15 per cent charged to restaurants by food delivery companies as part of a plan to help the struggling hospitality industry.

Police investigate sudden death of child in Tofino, B.C.

TOFINO, B.C. — Police say they are investigating the sudden death of a child in Tofino, B.C. The Integrated Major Crime Unit says the Mounties were called to help BC Ambulance workers on Dec.
Twenty Twenty Baby: New mom writes empowering kids' book about big issues we faced in this challenging year

Twenty Twenty Baby: New mom writes empowering kids' book about big issues we faced in this challenging year

Turning the lessons learned in this challenging year into a children's storybook that aims to inspire the next generation to be the change in the world.
Surrey approves bylaw to ban single-use shopping bags, foam cups, other plastics

Surrey approves bylaw to ban single-use shopping bags, foam cups, other plastics

SURREY, B.C. — Plastic shopping bags, foam cups and takeout containers should soon be banned in Surrey, B.C. Councillors have adopted a bylaw that would seek provincial permission to ban single-use plastic items. The B.C.
Williams Lake RCMP seeking suspects after bear spray incident

Williams Lake RCMP seeking suspects after bear spray incident

Williams Lake RCMP are seeking at least one more suspect after an attempted robbery this morning. Around 8:20 a.m. this morning, Dec. 21, police were called to a Scotia Bank where a man had been bear sprayed.
VIDEO: B.C.-based shampoo company lands deal on Dragons' Den

VIDEO: B.C.-based shampoo company lands deal on Dragons' Den

A B.C. shampoo company slayed a Dragon this week. Bottle None, a zero-waste personal hygiene brand, struck a deal with Arlene Dickinson for $110,000 for 15 per cent of their Vernon-based company in the Dragons' Den Season 15 finale.
Jade boulder stolen in B.C. has nothing but sentimental value, says owner

Jade boulder stolen in B.C. has nothing but sentimental value, says owner

CACHE CREEK, B.C. — The owner of a gift store in British Columbia's southern Interior says no one will benefit if a huge jade boulder stolen from the front of her shop is carved up by thieves.