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No Charter right to be maskless in workplaces: B.C. lawyer

No Charter right to be maskless in workplaces: B.C. lawyer

Employees have no constitutional Charter right to go against an employer’s mandate that staff wear masks as part of pandemic safety measures, a Vancouver lawyer said Thursday (Nov. 5).
'Don't throw, don't go, say no': B.C.'s Health Minister condemns house parties

'Don't throw, don't go, say no': B.C.'s Health Minister condemns house parties

"We need to be 100 per cent all in."
Annual “Buy Veteran” campaign kicks off across Canada

Annual “Buy Veteran” campaign kicks off across Canada

Prince’s Trust Canada is launching its annual awareness campaign to encourage Canadians to celebrate and support our veterans in more ways than one.
Oregon voters OK drug decriminalization. Why not here?

Oregon voters OK drug decriminalization. Why not here?

Oregon’s overwhelming vote to decriminalize some drugs for personal use on Tuesday has experts and advocates in British Columbia wondering what it will take for the province to move in the same direction.
B.C. needs a fisheries minister, advocates say

B.C. needs a fisheries minister, advocates say

Each year, about 196,000 tonnes of seafood — everything from salmon to scallops — is harvested off the B.C. coast. But unlike its East Coast counterparts, the province doesn’t have a fisheries minister.
Ottawa finalizes methane reduction deals with Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.

Ottawa finalizes methane reduction deals with Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.

OTTAWA — The federal government has finalized deals with three provinces to reduce emissions of a potent greenhouse gas, saying methane proposals from Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will achieve the same cuts as rules suggested by Ottawa.
Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

Cold, cloudy conditions to lead to sunnier skies this weekend
Ron Brent Elementary 'member' tests positive for COVID-19, third Prince George school flagged for exposure

Ron Brent Elementary 'member' tests positive for COVID-19, third Prince George school flagged for exposure

There are now 11 northern B.C. schools on the authority's alert
Active COVID cases rise by three in Northern Health

Active COVID cases rise by three in Northern Health

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported 29 active cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region on Thursday, up three from the day before. The region also accounted for six of the 425 new cases reported province wide.
PHOTOS: Prince George faith-based group helps say 'Thank you' to RCMP

PHOTOS: Prince George faith-based group helps say 'Thank you' to RCMP

"We just want to thank you guys."