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'Bit of a gut punch': Vendors react to B.C. nixing wedding receptions

'Bit of a gut punch': Vendors react to B.C. nixing wedding receptions

Expert says diversification of services is important in weathering pandemic
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Omicron cases will overwhelm B.C. hospitals in January, says modelling group

Omicron cases will overwhelm B.C. hospitals in January, says modelling group

No matter what is done now, hospital admissions due to COVID-19 are projected to overwhelm capacity in January, says the independent group of researchers. They say B.C. needs to accelerate its booster campaign to fight a record surge in Omicron cases.
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Copycat Canadian cannabis edibles send 'several' children to hospital

Copycat Canadian cannabis edibles send 'several' children to hospital

Cannabis products look really similar to the original candy, parents warned
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Bond slams B.C. government over lack of support for businesses hit by COVID restrictions

Bond slams B.C. government over lack of support for businesses hit by COVID restrictions

MLA also calls for expedited booster shots and better access to rapid tests
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Gym owner sent scrambling in face of closure order

Gym owner sent scrambling in face of closure order

Pubs can still stay open while dance studios limited to youth programs and weddings limited to personal gatherings
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Canfor Pulp announces extended outage at Northwood Pulp Mill

Canfor Pulp announces extended outage at Northwood Pulp Mill

One production line at mill expected to be closed for 85 to 100 days
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COVID-19 cases still low in Northern Health, as cases surge in B.C.

COVID-19 cases still low in Northern Health, as cases surge in B.C.

Pandemic death toll in northern B.C. continues to rise
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Anonymous donor gives $50K to local food banks

Anonymous donor gives $50K to local food banks

Donation supports Salvation Army, St. VIncent de Paul Society, regional cardiac unit
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B.C.'s daily COVID-19 infections spike to another record high, surpassing 1,400

B.C.'s daily COVID-19 infections spike to another record high, surpassing 1,400

Sadly, six more people have died in the last 24 hours
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Construction of new pool two-thirds complete, city has budget concerns

Construction of new pool two-thirds complete, city has budget concerns

Majority of city capital projects on time, on budget, council hears
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