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Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

YVR launches new campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19

B.C. proposes 'first-step' amendments to laws governing condo insurance

VICTORIA — The B.C. government says proposed legislation it has introduced takes first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and availability of insurance for condominiums and other shared properties.
‘Twins with a twist’: biological mom and surrogate were pregnant at same time

‘Twins with a twist’: biological mom and surrogate were pregnant at same time

In the six years that Margo and Ian Sheldon tried to have a baby, they endured the pain of multiple miscarriages and a full-term still birth.
B.C. in best shape for COVID-19 recovery, economists say

B.C. in best shape for COVID-19 recovery, economists say

Resilient natural resource and construction companies have helped jump-start economic resurgence, but not all sectors will find it easy to shake off the pandemic’s financial devastation
Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

The man in his 30s had gone hiking on Mount Seymour for the first time Saturday by himself, then got lost in a treacherous area of Shone Creek
B.C. legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

B.C. legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

Proposed act also allows for the creation of regulations that provide protections to 'responsible' and compliant businesses and groups from civil liability related to COVID-19

Minister must follow law on orders even during pandemic: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the province's public safety minister made two pandemic-related orders that were not authorized by law.

Whistleblower protection likely for reports of racism in B.C. health system: Dix

VICTORIA — Health Minister Adrian Dix says he thinks there will "certainly" be protection for whistleblowers following an investigation into allegations of racism in British Columbia's health-care system.
B.C. politicians return to legislature, say new COVID-19 rules an adjustment

B.C. politicians return to legislature, say new COVID-19 rules an adjustment

VICTORIA — Politicians described their return to the British Columbia legislature Monday during the COVID-19 pandemic like being back at school without most of their classmates or playing sports in an empty stadium.

British Columbia announces one additional death from COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is warning people not to let their guard down against COVID-19 as the province prepares to allow more travel this summer. Provincial health officer Dr.