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Indigenous grandfather files human rights complaint over bank arrest in B.C.

Indigenous grandfather files human rights complaint over bank arrest in B.C.

Maxwell Johnson and 12-year-old granddaughter handcuffed in 2019 arrest at Vancouver bank
Free UNBC anthropology lecture to focus on oil sands and healing

Free UNBC anthropology lecture to focus on oil sands and healing

Dr. Tara Joly to discuss social, cultural context of oil sands reclamation
B.C. tourism operators brace for sluggish holiday season

B.C. tourism operators brace for sluggish holiday season

Pressure on B.C. residents to stay put this holiday season is likely to further crimp the province’s hard-hit tourism and hospitality sectors. Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry said Thursday (Nov. 19) that B.C.
Potential COVID-19 exposure warning issued at middle school in Fort St. John

Potential COVID-19 exposure warning issued at middle school in Fort St. John

This is the 16th school in northern B.C. flagged for the virus
BCHL to begin 2020-21 season a day after latest COVID-19 public health order ends

BCHL to begin 2020-21 season a day after latest COVID-19 public health order ends

Start date pushed to Dec. 8 amid travel restrictions
Third major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

Third major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

LONDON — Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute
Up to 20 cm expected during snowfall warning north of Prince George

Up to 20 cm expected during snowfall warning north of Prince George

Conditions could change near the Pine Pass at a moment's notice
Long-awaited federal rent subsidy program for businesses hurt by COVID-19 opens today

Long-awaited federal rent subsidy program for businesses hurt by COVID-19 opens today

OTTAWA — Businesses struggling to pay the bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying today for a long-awaited new commercial rent-relief program offered by the federal government.
BC Ferries to replace mask image after everyone has their laugh

BC Ferries to replace mask image after everyone has their laugh

A B.C. Ferries sign reminding passengers to wear a mask has gained far more attention than anticipated, even earning a mention on U.S. late-night television.
Opinion: What's next for the B.C. Liberals?

Opinion: What's next for the B.C. Liberals?

Following a judicial recount in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, where the Liberals narrowly defeated the Green candidate by 60 votes, the results of last month’s election are final. The NDP took 57 seats, the Liberals 28, and the Greens, two.