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Federal-provincial cost-sharing deal aids B.C. public transit services in pandemic

VANCOUVER — B.C. Transit, TransLink and BC Ferries will get more than $1 billion in pandemic relief funds under details of an agreement that were finalized on Friday by the federal and provincial governments.

Dec 4, 2020 12:51 PM Read more >

Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

With vaccines rolling out in the new year, employers will seek assurances, but not everyone will want to comply, here’s what a Coquitlam labour lawyer says to consider

Dec 4, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Walmart Canada to give 85K workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada says it will be giving its workers new cash bonuses for their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.

Dec 4, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

Huawei executive arrest milestone marks two-year diplomatic deep-freeze

December 1 marked the two-year anniversary of the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.

Dec 4, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Children and youth with special needs 'left out' of COVID-19 response: B.C. watchdog

VANCOUVER — Victoria O'Connor says she's reached a breaking point while constantly managing and advocating for the supports she needs for her twin sons, who are non-verbal and have been diagnosed with autism.

Dec 4, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >

'At least it’s not a Flames jersey': B.C. resort’s clever call to wear a mask goes viral

Unfortunately, not all Calgary Flames fans are taking the joke in good humour — "You wouldn't believe the malicious calls."

Dec 4, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Police dogs, helicopter assist in apprehending federal offender who escaped

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a federal inmate is back in custody following a brief escape. They say in a statement that they responded to a report of shots fired Thursday just before 3 p.m.

Dec 3, 2020 6:02 PM Read more >

High-risk seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first in B.C.: provincial health officer

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia's long-term care homes and hospitals will be the first to get immunized against COVID-19 starting in the first week of January with two vaccines, the province's top doctor says. Dr.

Dec 3, 2020 5:27 PM Read more >

Finance minister pitches B.C. business leaders on COVID ‘safety net’ following fiscal update

With a $381-billion deficit ahead for the fiscal year, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is looking to assuage B.C. business leaders about the state of the economy.

Dec 3, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

B.C. driver fined for duct-taping Christmas lights on Tesla

Dec 3, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >