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They are called 'at risk' for good reason

They are called 'at risk' for good reason

Another good reason to get out and bang your pots and pans at 7 p.m. was presented in a health briefing this week. Twenty-one per cent of the COVID-19 cases in B.C. — 428 people — are in the broad category of health care workers.
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Schools to have 'full re-launch in September'

Schools to have 'full re-launch in September'

Smaller class sizes, spacing between desks, health checks, greater cleaning recommended
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B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

Seniors' care homes and living facilities combine to be the biggest hot-spot for the pandemic
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International-student enrolment plunges, teachers facing layoffs

International-student enrolment plunges, teachers facing layoffs

School District 61 typically welcomes about 1,000 students from other countries each year, but with most international travel halted due to COVID-19, international student enrolment is expected to drop significantly this fall.
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Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

More announcements about the resumption of summer sports expected at press conference today
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B.C. to hold consultations on the 2021 budget but all gatherings will be virtual

B.C. to hold consultations on the 2021 budget but all gatherings will be virtual

VICTORIA — British Columbia's all-party legislative committee will hold public consultations on the upcoming provincial budget despite restrictions by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assisted death leftover drugs now returnable for re-use

Assisted death leftover drugs now returnable for re-use

Change only for duration of pandemic, says ministerial order
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B.C. Premier John Horgan set to announce slow reopening of economy in pandemic

B.C. Premier John Horgan set to announce slow reopening of economy in pandemic

British Columbia is expected to announce plans today for a gradual reopening of services, but the provincial health officer warns people should stay in their social "bubble" to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases. Earlier this week, Dr.
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'Democratic safety valve' removed by new B.C. order

'Democratic safety valve' removed by new B.C. order

Local governments can pass bylaws without legal delay between meetings
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Pandemic likely to spark surge of scams, says Better Business Bureau

Pandemic likely to spark surge of scams, says Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau Vancouver Island is bracing for a rise in loan scams, as financial pressures mount amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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