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Behind the scenes of B.C.’s first COVID-19 superspreader, two years ago

Behind the scenes of B.C.’s first COVID-19 superspreader, two years ago

Documents highlight confusion before officials discovered attendee at Pacific Dental Conference had coronavirus, leading to dozens of infections and one death.
Court denies B.C. mink farmers injunction on provincial industry ban

Court denies B.C. mink farmers injunction on provincial industry ban

B.C.'s mink farmers were denied an interim injunction against provincial rules banning their industry.
Redacted documents show Ottawa lobbied U.S., Chinese officials to release the 'Two Michaels'

Redacted documents show Ottawa lobbied U.S., Chinese officials to release the 'Two Michaels'

Throughout Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor's three years of detention, Canadian officials said they didn't want to politicize their cases. But according to FOI documents, Ottawa lobbied U.S., Chinese and E.U. officials at the highest levels.
Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean Canada well protected for now: Tam

Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean Canada well protected for now: Tam

Even if they are not mandatory, Dr. Theresa Tam says face masks should be kept on hand.
Asian food giant announces plans to open second store in Coquitlam

Asian food giant announces plans to open second store in Coquitlam

Is there room for another Asian grocery store in Coquitlam? Loblaw has announced the opening of a new T&T Supermarket in late 2022 on the city's west side
B.C. man ordered to take down Ukrainian flag from his Richmond condo window

B.C. man ordered to take down Ukrainian flag from his Richmond condo window

Adam Easterbrook came up with a different way to show his support.
Fraud, breach of trust case against former B.C. legislature clerk rests with judge

Fraud, breach of trust case against former B.C. legislature clerk rests with judge

Defence lawyers for British Columbia's former clerk of the legislature say the Crown has failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that their client committed any crimes related to fraud or breach of trust. In closing arguments Thursday in B.C.
B.C. man grateful for paramedics' swift response as he suffered heart attack

B.C. man grateful for paramedics' swift response as he suffered heart attack

How a pilot program in the Okanagan saved a man suffering a heart attack
Family of murdered UBCO security guard wants to see justice

Family of murdered UBCO security guard wants to see justice

Kaur was assaulted on Saturday morning and died of her injuries in the hospital on Sunday evening
Russian students in B.C. may be eligible for tuition deferrals

Russian students in B.C. may be eligible for tuition deferrals

There are about 160 Russian students at the school this year — in addition to about 60 Ukrainian students.