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Key developments in British Columbia's COVID-19 response

VANCOUVER — A look at some of the key developments in British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 on Thursday: — The provincial government invoked extraordinary emergency powers to protect consumers from profiteers and to maintain the steady supply of
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Northern B.C. pipeline project shrinks 66 per cent of its workforce

Northern B.C. pipeline project shrinks 66 per cent of its workforce

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Highlights of the British Columbia's government's emergency pandemic response

VICTORIA — The B.C. government stepped up its efforts under the Emergency Program Act on Thursday to ensure, among other things, that goods and services are getting to those who need them.
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Protective equipment supply 'wicked problem,' says B.C. health officer

VICTORIA — British Columbia has cleared hospital space for almost 4,000 possible COVID-19 patients, but potential shortages of personal protective equipment for health workers has become "our wicked problem," provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C. construction should brace for shutdown: industry leaders

B.C. construction should brace for shutdown: industry leaders

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B.C. offers $500 monthly rental rebate, moratorium on evictions, rent freeze

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will offer financial relief to renters and landlords to ensure people have safe homes during the novel coronavirus pandemic, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
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B.C. hockey player is first to receive exceptional status in WHL

B.C. hockey player is first to receive exceptional status in WHL

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Isolating Site C workers will not be moved into Fort St. John, BC Hydro says

Isolating Site C workers will not be moved into Fort St. John, BC Hydro says

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B.C. Cannabis retailers hopeful they will be deemed essential and stay open

B.C. Cannabis retailers hopeful they will be deemed essential and stay open

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COVID-19 will not be how the cookie crumbles for B.C.'s Girl Guides

VANCOUVER — The motto of Canada's Girl Guides is "Be Prepared," so it's understandable that they aren't letting COVID-19 derail their annual springtime cookie sale.
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