The workers, who have been demanding higher wages, began a general strike on Sept. 21 amid stalled contract negotiations.

BC NDP Leader John Horgan says he is recommitting to implement a 10-year plan for $10-a-day child care in British Columbia if his party is re-elected.

A mediator was assigned the case and began meeting with both parties on Tuesday with the goal of reaching an agreement.

The region says enrollment is expected to gradually increase within the upcoming weeks.

Advocates believe it's a blind spot that could increase the COVID-19 risk among elementary students, in particular.

On Monday the federal and provincial government announced more than $15 million in additional funding through their Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Critics of the project's location say residents weren't consulted and they are upset the project cuts into public green space.

Singh's call asks for an immediate transfer of $2 billion to the provinces, with another $10 billion dispersed over the next four years.

While some experts agree that daycares can operate safely under strict protocols, others worry about the risk of coronavirus infection.

Two employment lawyers explain what lifting restrictions on childcare settings means for working families.