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B.C. to get first 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week: Horgan

B.C. to get first 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week: Horgan

In the Dec. 8 tweet, Horgan wrote the doses would be reserved for 'high-risk people in BC'
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B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 566 new cases of COVID-19, which the provincial health officer and health minister say is the "start of encouraging trends" in the progression of the virus. However, Dr.
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COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history. Now, it has officially been in place for over 8 months.
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Civil rights legal warrior Joe Arvay dead at 71

Civil rights legal warrior Joe Arvay dead at 71

Canada has lost a true, indisputable hero.
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Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

VICTORIA — People in British Columbia can start applying online for the government's pandemic recovery benefit for eligible families and individuals starting Dec. 18.
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Increase in claims of elder abuse fuels further study by B.C.'s advocate for seniors

Increase in claims of elder abuse fuels further study by B.C.'s advocate for seniors

VICTORIA — B.C.'s seniors advocate says calls related to the abuse of elders have jumped, prompting a more thorough review of the problem.
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Vancouver designer creates other-worldly home designs for B.C.’s coastline (PHOTOS)

Vancouver designer creates other-worldly home designs for B.C.’s coastline (PHOTOS)

If the futuristic home was to be built, its designer estimates it could cost $3-4 million
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Dr. Henry: Anti-mask protests 'slap in the face' to healthcare workers, but right to peaceful demonstration remains

Dr. Henry: Anti-mask protests 'slap in the face' to healthcare workers, but right to peaceful demonstration remains

“As long as it's outside and they are not putting others at risk, the risk of transmission of the virus is less."
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B.C. throne speech says NDP will focus on immediate action in COVID-19 battle

B.C. throne speech says NDP will focus on immediate action in COVID-19 battle

Promised pandemic relief won't come until end of the year
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COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. extended one month as case numbers climb

COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. extended one month as case numbers climb

VICTORIA — COVID-19 restrictions in British Columbia have been extended to Jan. 8 as the transmission and community spread of the illness remain high, the province's top doctor said Monday.
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