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B.C. closes schools, promises help for workers and businesses on COVID-19

VICTORIA — School's out indefinitely in British Columbia as the government said Tuesday it is also working on a plan to help businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. driver caught with double phones despite distracted driving sticker

B.C. driver caught with double phones despite distracted driving sticker

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BC Ferries allows passengers to remain in vehicles to deal with COVID-19

VICTORIA — BC Ferries is relaxing its restriction on passengers remaining in their vehicles on enclosed car decks to help people maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Working remotely? Kamloops company offers free webinar during COVID-19 social distancing

Working remotely? Kamloops company offers free webinar during COVID-19 social distancing

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Oil price plunge has knock-on effects for BC natural gas

Oil price plunge has knock-on effects for BC natural gas

Federal government announces $10-billion aid package for business, including oil and gas sectors
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BC health officials announce nine new cases of COVID-19, most at care home

VANCOUVER — Health officials in British Columbia reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday as they urged residents to stop hoarding groceries and stockpiling supplies.
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B.C. high school locked down lifted after staff member seriously injured

SURREY, B.C. — A lockdown was lifted Friday at a high school in Surrey, B.C., where a staff member was assaulted. The RCMP said a weapon was used in the assault, but haven't released any other details. The Mounties said a staff member at L.A.
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B.C. hospital director given discretion to allow unescorted outings for Schoenborn

B.C. hospital director given discretion to allow unescorted outings for Schoenborn

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Premier seeks to protect economy, health officer warns against societal shutdown

Premier seeks to protect economy, health officer warns against societal shutdown

VANCOUVER — Directives to cancel large gatherings and avoid international travel do not mean all of society needs to shut down in British Columbia, the provincial health officer said Friday. Dr.
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Provincial approval moves Saanich, B.C., closer to plastic bag ban

Provincial approval moves Saanich, B.C., closer to plastic bag ban

SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government has reviewed and approved a bylaw proposed by the District of Saanich that will allow the Victoria-area suburb to eliminate single-use plastic grocery bags.
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