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COVID-19 economic recovery: B.C. spreads $1.5 billion across sectors, falls short on tourism request
The plan is largely being seen as Premier John Horgan’s potential election platform if he decides to send voters to the polls this fall. Continue reading
Lieutenant governor should tell B.C. premier to ‘think about it’ before calling election: expert
Norman Spector’s letter appeared on the front page of the Victoria Times Colonist newspaper, as the premier continues to fuel rumours that he’ll send voters to the polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
BC Centre for Disease Control to post all school-related COVID-19 cases
As of Wednesday, the centre will include links to regional health authorities’ school notification pages Continue reading
Coronavirus: Teachers’ union urges B.C. to fix ‘inconsistencies’ across school districts
Union president Teri Mooring slams the education ministry for leaving key decisions to the school districts. Continue reading
B.C. will consider providing more information on school-based COVID-19 cases
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province will consider providing additional information about cases of COVID-19 at B.C. schools. Continue reading
Province considers five options for Vancouver North Shore transit crossing
The B.C. government is now considering five options for a potential rapid transit crossing from Vancouver to the North Shore. Continue reading
Two B.C. NDP cabinet ministers say they won’t run again as election rumours swirl
Scott Fraser and Doug Donaldson have both said they are not running in the next provincial election, whenever it happens to be called. Continue reading
Sonia Furstenau selected as new BC Green Party leader
MLA Sonia Furstenau has been elected by her party as the new leader of the BC Green Party. Continue reading
B.C. to launch first lung cancer screening program in Canada
British Columbia will soon be home to the first lung cancer early detection screening program in the country. Continue reading
B.C. government protecting nine areas of at risk and old-growth forest in logging policy shift
The B.C. government is banning the logging of at risk and old-growth forests in nine different areas throughout the province. Continue reading
Masks will be mandatory indoors on all UBC campuses starting next week
The University of British Columbia will be requiring anyone on one of their campuses to wear a mask starting next week. Continue reading
B.C.’s top doctor doesn’t ‘foresee a situation’ where the school system shuts down again
B.C. provincial health office Dr. Bonnie Henry says she does not see British Columbia shutting down schools again like as done in March. Continue reading
Forecast deficit in B.C. grows to $12.8 billion under COVID-19
British Columbia is forecasting a $12.8-billion deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Continue reading
Uber seeks approval to expand into Victoria, Kelowna
The world’s largest ridesharing company is looking to drive further into B.C. Continue reading
B.C.’s top doctor says she thinks Halloween can be rescued this year
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she will be providing more guidance on Halloween festivities closer to Oct. 31. Continue reading