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Horgan's policies will need a post-pandemic lens, experts say

Horgan's policies will need a post-pandemic lens, experts say

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan cemented a majority government in British Columbia, but escalating COVID-19 cases threaten to take plans out of his hands.
B.C. reports 998 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths since Saturday

B.C. reports 998 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths since Saturday

VICTORIA — Health officials say the restrictions put in place in B.C.'s most populous health regions could be extended or modified depending on whether COVID-19 cases spike or dip. Over the weekend, B.C.
Metro Vancouver expands protected wetland near Pitt Meadows

Metro Vancouver expands protected wetland near Pitt Meadows

PITT MEADOWS, B.C. — Metro Vancouver's network of regional parks has grown with the expansion of a protected wetland near Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Sechelt council votes to drop Santa from the municipal hall roof

Sechelt council votes to drop Santa from the municipal hall roof

Sechelt council has voted to tone down a proposed Christmas display at municipal hall by sticking to putting up lights on the building but not adding a lit-up Santa on the roof.
New Pfizer, BioNTech COVID vaccine claimed 90% effective

New Pfizer, BioNTech COVID vaccine claimed 90% effective

Independent study “provides evidence that a vaccine may effectively prevent COVID-19” says Ugur Sahin, CEO of BioNTech
Uncommon mid-fall snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as storm hits B.C.

Uncommon mid-fall snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as storm hits B.C.

VANCOUVER — Snowfall warnings have been issued for several regions of British Columbia, including parts of Metro Vancouver.
Final ballot count confirms British Columbia's NDP increased seat count to 57

Final ballot count confirms British Columbia's NDP increased seat count to 57

VANCOUVER — The New Democrats will govern British Columbia with 57 of 87 seats in the legislature, a decisive majority confirmed as the final ballot count concluded Sunday. The B.C.
B.C. Health Ministry clarifies social gathering rules of new regional order

B.C. Health Ministry clarifies social gathering rules of new regional order

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Ministry of Health is clarifying new rules around social gatherings, one day after a new regional public health order was issued. Provincial health officer Dr.
B.C. imposes two-week COVID restrictions in Metro Vancouver health regions

B.C. imposes two-week COVID restrictions in Metro Vancouver health regions

VANCOUVER — Dangerously high COVID-19 cases that are rapidly increasing are forcing a temporary reversal of the restart plan in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, the province's top public health doctor told a rare weekend briefing on Saturday. Dr.
B.C. health officials ask businesses to review COVID-19 safety plans as cases rise

B.C. health officials ask businesses to review COVID-19 safety plans as cases rise

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are asking businesses to review their COVID-19 safety plans as the province reports another daily record for new infections. B.C.