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Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Up to three hours of leave available for workers getting their shots

Apr 28, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

VICTORIA — B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman says the province is spending $9.5 million to address the "massive" problem of marine debris along the coast.

Apr 28, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

The dispute surrounding fines issued at a Port Coquitlam bar last week comes amid a surge in COVID-19-related infractions across Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam

Apr 28, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

B.C. workers now eligible for three hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 immunizations

VICTORIA — Workers in British Columbia can receive up to three hours of paid leave in order to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Apr 28, 2021 12:36 PM Read more >

Navigating the ever-changing future of ski tourism

A Q&A with tourism consultant and former Destination Canada CEO Greg Klassen

Apr 28, 2021 8:34 AM Read more >

New Westminster school district votes to immediately cancel police liaison program

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A second school district in British Columbia has ended a program that put uniformed officers in its elementary, middle and secondary schools, but trustees are not rejecting further links with police.

Apr 28, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

B.C. offers Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people age 30 and up

VICTORIA — People age 30 and older may now receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia, starting with hot spots for transmission. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.

Apr 27, 2021 5:42 PM Read more >

B.C.'s Playland pushes back opening to May 25 over COVID travel restrictions

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver amusement park has delayed its opening until after the May long weekend amid concerns it will attract COVID-19 rule breakers.

Apr 27, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

London Drugs offers shelf space to restaurants impacted by COVID-19

Richmond-based business expands local central program to restaurants in Western Canada

Apr 27, 2021 5:09 PM Read more >

Avalanche safety efforts on B.C. highways get solid marks from auditor general

VICTORIA — British Columbia is effectively managing highway avalanche risks, says a report by the province's auditor general that examined two decades of data. Michael Pickup said Tuesday an audit by his office found avalanche deaths on B.C.

Apr 27, 2021 4:19 PM Read more >