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Airborne transmission of COVID-19 hasn’t ‘played a major role’ in B.C. outbreaks

Airborne transmission of COVID-19 hasn’t ‘played a major role’ in B.C. outbreaks

Both Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health — where the majority of cases have occurred — say they've been able to trace the virus by treating it as if it only spreads through 'face-to-face' contact.
B.C. attorney general pushing for return of criminal jury trials

B.C. attorney general pushing for return of criminal jury trials

B.C.’s attorney general says he’s doing everything he can to get criminal jury trials up and running during the COVID-19 pandemic.

B.C. announces funding to support post-secondary students with disabilities

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of advanced education has announced new supports for post-secondary students, including expanded online resources and funding to help students with disabilities. Melanie Mark says $1.
Camping approved for Vancouver parks but tents must be gone by mid-morning

Camping approved for Vancouver parks but tents must be gone by mid-morning

VANCOUVER — An organizer behind two recent tent cities in Vancouver is calling on the provincial and federal governments to create "refugee-style" camps, in the wake of a decision that allows people to camp overnight in parks.
RCMP say someone left needle-filled lemons in Port Coquitlam, B.C., park

RCMP say someone left needle-filled lemons in Port Coquitlam, B.C., park

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Mounties say they've had reports of two lemons full of sewing needles found tied to bushes along a trail in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

RCMP investigating suspicious death after body found between Langley and Surrey

SURREY, B.C. — Police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area on the boundary between Langley, B.C., and Surrey on Wednesday morning.
RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

Police say the remains were in “an advanced state of decomposition"
B.C. home sales ‘surge back’ to pre-COVID levels

B.C. home sales ‘surge back’ to pre-COVID levels

A new report from the British Columbia Real Estate Association shows June home sales rose 17% year-over-year
B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

KELOWNA, B.C. — Health officials in British Columbia say they're pleased the Canada-U.S. border is expected to remain closed to non-essential travel until at least late August. However, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.
B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

VICTORIA — Workers' compensation benefits in B.C. would be based on a higher maximum salary amount under legislation introduced Tuesday by the provincial government.