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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

Jun 30, 2020 12:59 PM Read more >

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

New schedule details to be posted online

Jun 30, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 30, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 30, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 29, 2020 4:51 PM Read more >

Strip club patrons in Vancouver may have contracted COVID-19

No new deaths since Friday, but outbreak at strip club raises concerns for patrons

Jun 29, 2020 4:36 PM Read more >

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

The loans are available through the Clean BC program

Jun 29, 2020 3:19 PM Read more >

Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Political leanings and pandemic affect how Canadians view working fewer hours

Jun 29, 2020 3:12 PM Read more >

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

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

Jun 29, 2020 12:31 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 29, 2020 12:08 PM Read more >