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BC Children's prepared to double-bunk patients during busy respiratory illness season

BC Children's prepared to double-bunk patients during busy respiratory illness season

VANCOUVER — BC Children’s Hospital has approved double-bunking patients in single-occupancy rooms as it tries to cope with an influx of patients with respiratory illnesses.
B.C. exceeded COVID response powers, B.C. Supreme Court hears

B.C. exceeded COVID response powers, B.C. Supreme Court hears

Lawsuit seeks to challenge and obtain compensation for various pandemic measures, mandates and restrictions.
ICBC applies to regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance

ICBC applies to regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby says the provincial auto insurer is applying for a two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance to help alleviate some of the high cost-of-living pressures on British Columbians.
Climate change affecting Christmas trees in B.C. and beyond: expert

Climate change affecting Christmas trees in B.C. and beyond: expert

'I think there are some solutions, we just need to scratch our head and realize that things are different'
Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

MONTREAL — Canadians and small businesses sending parcels this holiday season may be surprised to see a steep surcharge on domestic shipping due to the high price of diesel. One small business owner from Surrey, B.C.
From missing family time to making food, Canadians are cutting back amid inflation

From missing family time to making food, Canadians are cutting back amid inflation

MONTREAL — It has not been an easy year for Canadians financially. Decades-high inflation and soaring interest rates have led many to take a closer look at their spending habits and, consequently, make some tough choices.
At least five B.C. children died from influenza last month, as mortalities spike

At least five B.C. children died from influenza last month, as mortalities spike

VICTORIA — At least five children died last month in British Columbia from influenza as a rise of early season respiratory illnesses added strain to the beleaguered health-care system.
B.C. announces 'blitz' of walk-in flu shots. Here's where to get one

B.C. announces 'blitz' of walk-in flu shots. Here's where to get one

B.C. health officials are encouraging walk-in flu shots.
Driver who passed out and struck sisters sentenced to 42 months in prison

Driver who passed out and struck sisters sentenced to 42 months in prison

Relatives of Anthony Thomas began to weep loudly as he was placed in handcuffs and taken into custody on Wednesday.
From urinal mats to unicorns, cargo from 2021 spill still washes up on B.C. shores

From urinal mats to unicorns, cargo from 2021 spill still washes up on B.C. shores

When Jill Laviolette started picking debris off Cape Palmerston beach on Vancouver Island following the container spill from the MV Zim Kingston freighter, the inflatable dinosaur and unicorn toys she pulled from the sand looked nearly pristine.