Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

BC News

Life in B.C. can resume in mid-May, sort of: Province reveals four-part 'restart' plan

Life in B.C. can resume in mid-May, sort of: Province reveals four-part 'restart' plan

"This is not a return to normal ... we're going to a new normal," said PM Horgan
Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

With the public debate focused on the question of dialling-up our economy in these trying times, it is important that we do not forget the important role of workplace safety enforcement going forward.
Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June

Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June

One of the frustrations for British Columbians who enjoy the great outdoors during a pandemic lockdown was hearing provincial health officer Bonnie Henry telling people to get outside for exercise while provincial parks, beaches and and some regional
Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen

Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen

Personal care services, from hair salons to massage therapy clinics, can reopen mid-May
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.