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$12 million in reserved federal funds released to B.C. school districts: ministry

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is releasing about $12 million to school districts across the province to further support the COVID-19 response. The money is part of the $242.

Dec 21, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

B.C. church defying public health orders to hold in-person gatherings

A Victoria church has been holding in-person Sunday services with up to 50 people attending, despite provincial orders that prohibit all religious gatherings until January. Oaklands Bible Chapel, at 2736 Fernwood Rd.

Dec 21, 2020 9:29 AM Read more >

B.C. housing market to remain vibrant through the new year: report

VANCOUVER — A company that supports hundreds of credit unions across Canada predicts British Columbia's housing market will remain healthy through 2021 as the province moves out of its COVID-19 slump.

Dec 21, 2020 8:22 AM Read more >

B.C. lacks plans for rising seas, flooding: coastal adaptation researcher

VANCOUVER — Parts of British Columbia could see massive losses if the province doesn't start planning for flooding as ocean waters rise and storms surge due to climate change, says a researcher at the University of B.C. in Vancouver. B.C.

Dec 21, 2020 8:20 AM Read more >

Opinion: Solstice a chance to reconnect with nature, the cycle of the seasons

'It used to be an enormously important event for our ancestors all over the world, and for many it still is'

Dec 20, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Opinion: History of polio vaccine shows us how to overcome hesitancy

'Vaccine hesitancy is as old as vaccines, but current forces work to make it especially strong'

Dec 20, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Good management helped B.C. care home stave off COVID for months: UBC study

UBC study highlights need for more effective staffing in long-term care homes

Dec 20, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Heavier fines needed to stop post-holidays COVID-19 explosion

Cases surged after Thanksgiving and the writer wants to stop the same happening after Christmas

Dec 20, 2020 10:16 AM Read more >

Fraser Health declares two new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, another two over

SURREY, B.C. — Fraser Health has confirmed two new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes in the region of British Columbia, while declaring another two over on Saturday.

Dec 19, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

Anglican bishop backs restrictions on church services as B.C. councillor pushes for them to be allowed

A Vernon city councillor hopes to have his notice of motion heard in the new year on reopening church services in B.C.

Dec 19, 2020 7:35 AM Read more >