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Health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

Health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

Air Canada and WestJet announced they are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting July 1
B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

New schedule details to be posted online
Fatal plane crash near Tofino, B.C., raises possible issues

Fatal plane crash near Tofino, B.C., raises possible issues

RICHMOND, B.C. — An investigation into a fatal plane crash north of Tofino, B.C., last December has raised potential safety issues for other pilots.
COVID-19 devastating B.C. fruit growers, threatens food security: association

COVID-19 devastating B.C. fruit growers, threatens food security: association

KELOWNA, B.C. — The B.C. Fruit Growers Association says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its industry has been devastating.

B.C. introduces temporary outdoor job program for youth up to age 29

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a program aimed at creating work for 15-to-29-year-old youth in community service while their job prospects are dramatically affected by COVID-19.
Strip club patrons in Vancouver may have contracted COVID-19

Strip club patrons in Vancouver may have contracted COVID-19

No new deaths since Friday, but outbreak at strip club raises concerns for patrons
B.C. government to give loans for fuel efficient switch on home heating

B.C. government to give loans for fuel efficient switch on home heating

The loans are available through the Clean BC program
Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Political leanings and pandemic affect how Canadians view working fewer hours
Three big B.C. brands boycott advertising on Facebook over hate-speech concerns

Three big B.C. brands boycott advertising on Facebook over hate-speech concerns

Lululemon, MEC among iconic West Coast brands pulling ads from Facebook

Metro Vancouver carbon neutral, goal of regional achievement still 30 years away

DELTA, B.C. — The regional district of Metro Vancouver says it has achieved corporate carbon neutrality, balancing its carbon output with its removal from the atmosphere.