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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

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$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.

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CBSA seizes major meth shipment in B.C.

Apr 7, 2020 10:05 AM Read more >

Yukon agents placed at B.C., Northwest Territories' boundaries to limit spread of COVID-19

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Luck, timing, lessons from Ontario, Quebec helped B.C. slow COVID-19: doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is crediting luck and timing for the province's early restrictive measures that helped slow down the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday that B.C.

Apr 6, 2020 4:36 PM Read more >