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BC Ferries suspends service on some routes over COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries is suspending service on certain routes and laying off hundreds of staff starting Saturday as the company deals with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BC Ferries cuts sailings on major routes, suspends service on others

BC Ferries cuts sailings on major routes, suspends service on others

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B.C. landlords seeing up to 50 per cent of tenants not paying rent

B.C. landlords seeing up to 50 per cent of tenants not paying rent

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B.C. business groups warn revenues down 50- to 75 per cent during COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Business organizations across British Columbia say revenues have plunged among their members and that paints an "ominous picture" for the economy.
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B.C.'s provincial health officer says plan for virtual Easter, Ramadan, Passover

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says people who celebrate Easter, Passover, Ramadan and other religious holidays should plan now to safely participate virtually in their traditional ceremonies. Dr.
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B.C. high-security correctional centre has COVID-19 case

B.C. high-security correctional centre has COVID-19 case

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B.C. raises assistance rates by $300 month to help vulnerable during pandemic

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is increasing monthly income and disability assistance payments by $300 during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Task force to lead B.C. through pitfalls, recovery, of COVID-19 pandemic

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan is creating an economic recovery task force to guide British Columbia through the COVID-19 crisis.
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No offence committed in hostage shooting: B.C. police watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog says there are no reasonable grounds to believe an officer may have committed an offence when a woman who was being held hostage in Surrey last year was shot by police and later died.
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B.C. health officer says homemade masks may prevent spread of COVID-19 to others

B.C. health officer says homemade masks may prevent spread of COVID-19 to others

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer says wearing homemade or non-medical masks may prevent people from spreading droplets that cause COVID-19, but wearing a mask likely does little to protect a person from the virus. Dr.
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