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B.C. reports five deaths, 40 new cases of COVID-19 and asks residents to stay home

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting five more deaths due to COVID-19, along with 40 new cases. That brings the provincial death toll to 55 among 1,410 confirmed cases in total.

Apr 10, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

COVID-19 cases rise in B.C. prison as unions call for protection

VANCOUVER — The number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at a B.C. prison has nearly doubled in a day as unions urge correctional officers to protect themselves.

Apr 10, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C. ramps up mental health support for front-line health care workers, families

VICTORIA — Two hundred psychologists in British Columbia are volunteering to provide free virtual counselling to front-line health workers as part of the province's efforts to ramp up mental health services for anyone who needs them.

Apr 9, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >

B.C. loses 132,000 jobs in March as pandemic hits economy hard, says minister

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immediate impact on British Columbia's economy, resulting in 132,000 lost jobs last month and pushing the unemployment rate over seven per cent, Finance Minister Carole James said Thursday.

Apr 9, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Parking enforcement returns in Vancouver's West End to force physical distancing

VANCOUVER — Parking enforcement has become the next tool in Vancouver's effort to encourage residents to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 9, 2020 11:01 AM Read more >

B.C. travellers must have self-isolation plan or face quarantine, says Horgan

VICTORIA — People returning to British Columbia from international travel are now legally required to present self-isolation plans or they will be placed in quarantine, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.

Apr 8, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

B.C. man charged with assaulting police after allegedly coughing on officers

Apr 8, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

$3 million fund to enhance digital libraries across British Columbia

VICTORIA — Libraries across British Columbia are getting $3 million to enhance their digital services. The Ministry of Education says the one-time investment will permit greater access to online learning and reading resources.

Apr 8, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

B.C. faith leaders, Horgan discuss need for virtual religious ceremonies

VICTORIA — People of faith in British Columbia were urged Tuesday to celebrate Easter and other coming religious holidays through virtual gatherings to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. Provincial health officer Dr.

Apr 7, 2020 5:57 PM Read more >

RCMP say man shot and killed in early morning attack in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say the second homicide of the year in Surrey, B.C., appears targeted. A statement from police says a man who has not been named was shot just before 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Apr 7, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >