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People age 18 and up can get free COVID-19 rapid tests at B.C. pharmacies

People age 18 and up can get free COVID-19 rapid tests at B.C. pharmacies

They should be picked up to use at a future time when you show symptoms of the virus.
Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

A coalition of advocacy groups has been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a registry, similar to what's found in the U.S. and many European countries. 
Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over B.C. housing supply report

Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over B.C. housing supply report

VANCOUVER — A municipal government report that says British Columbia is building enough homes to match the province's population growth has drawn sharp criticism from the housing minister. The Union of B.C.
'Especially turbulent': The Weather Network releases long-term spring forecast for B.C. (GRAPHS)

'Especially turbulent': The Weather Network releases long-term spring forecast for B.C. (GRAPHS)

A cooler, wetter spring could "help delay" the start of wildfire season in B.C., too. 
B.C. Forest Ministry puts spongy moths in the crosshairs

B.C. Forest Ministry puts spongy moths in the crosshairs

Province to to spray isolated areas in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island between mid-April and the end of June.
Survey of B.C. health-care workers finds 1 in 3 likely to quit in next 2 years

Survey of B.C. health-care workers finds 1 in 3 likely to quit in next 2 years

Many health-care workers are at a "breaking point, exhausted by all they've been through," says the Hospital Employees' Union.
Patients in B.C. waiting too long for surgery, not being counted by province: doctor

Patients in B.C. waiting too long for surgery, not being counted by province: doctor

VANCOUVER — The incoming leader of a group that represents surgeons across British Columbia is questioning the health minister's claims that nearly all surgeries that were cancelled in the first and later waves of the pandemic have been completed.
'It was dumb': Man pleads guilty to Vancouver lumberyard theft

'It was dumb': Man pleads guilty to Vancouver lumberyard theft

Two brothers charged in a Vancouver lumber theft have taken responsibility for their actions, one receiving a conditional discharge and community service while the other will be dealt with outside the courts.
Guilty plea expected in Vancouver NYE machete attack case

Guilty plea expected in Vancouver NYE machete attack case

Police said at the time that the attacks appeared completely unprovoked.
GoFundMe launched for man fatally shot inside Abbotsford home

GoFundMe launched for man fatally shot inside Abbotsford home

"Any help is greatly appreciated," says the GoFundMe page. Money raised will go toward the funeral.