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Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows

Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows

British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer says a survey on people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to health inequities. Dr.
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COVID-19 creating concerns as Northern Health sees near 200 per cent two-week increase in cases

COVID-19 creating concerns as Northern Health sees near 200 per cent two-week increase in cases

Northern interior surges recorded 201 infections between Nov. 20, Dec. 3
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Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

Can your B.C. employer fire you for not getting vaccinated?

With vaccines rolling out in the new year, employers will seek assurances, but not everyone will want to comply, here’s what a Coquitlam labour lawyer says to consider
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Unemployment drops to lowest level since start of pandemic

Unemployment drops to lowest level since start of pandemic

Last month unemployment in the city reached the lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained higher than the same time a year ago. Prince George's unemployment rate stood at 8.1 per cent in November, down from 9.
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Two additional COVID-19 cases recorded at LNG Canada Project Site: Northern Health

Two additional COVID-19 cases recorded at LNG Canada Project Site: Northern Health

Outbreak was declared at the site on Nov. 19
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Prince George, B.C. see drops in unemployment rate as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Prince George, B.C. see drops in unemployment rate as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Prince George's rate sitting at 8.1 after 9.5 in October
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Canada edges towards new milestone in COVID cases as Moderna says vaccine effective

Canada edges towards new milestone in COVID cases as Moderna says vaccine effective

OTTAWA — Canada edged towards a new milestone in COVID-19 cases Friday as accelerating infections had Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noting numbers are "too high," especially in Alberta "where the numbers are rising alarmingly.
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Three charged, including spouse, with supplying ammunition to N.S. mass shooter

Three charged, including spouse, with supplying ammunition to N.S. mass shooter

HALIFAX — Three people have been charged with supplying ammunition to the gunman who killed 22 people in the April 18-19 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.
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Children and youth with special needs 'left out' of COVID-19 response: B.C. watchdog

Children and youth with special needs 'left out' of COVID-19 response: B.C. watchdog

VANCOUVER — Victoria O'Connor says she's reached a breaking point while constantly managing and advocating for the supports she needs for her twin sons, who are non-verbal and have been diagnosed with autism.
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How child apprehensions cause some B.C. moms to relapse and overdose

How child apprehensions cause some B.C. moms to relapse and overdose

For years, Lauren has battled both substance use and British Columbia’s child welfare system as she attempts to keep her children out of foster care.
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