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B.C. government announces measures to help cash-strapped municipalities

Measures do not include tax deferment request of region’s mayors

Apr 16, 2020 3:30 AM Read more >

B.C. confirms 44 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1561

There have been 3 new deaths.

Apr 15, 2020 8:32 AM Read more >

B.C. extends state of emergency for another two weeks

Premier John Horgan says the province will rely on data to inform when it lifts emergency restrictions

Apr 15, 2020 7:39 AM Read more >

Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

The B.C. government has approved extended hours at retail liquor stores. Liquor retailers, such as wine stores or private liquor stores, are now allowed to temporarily operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Apr 15, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Coquitlam woman facing assault charges for coughing on grocery clerk

It is alleged that the woman became angry when the store employee would not let her buy extra tissues

Apr 15, 2020 4:48 AM Read more >

Ottawa expands CERB, tops up essential workers' pay as economy shrinks 9% in March

New measures aimed at workers that previously fell through cracks

Apr 15, 2020 3:24 AM Read more >

Better quality of air on B.C.'s south coast linked to virus controls

Environment Canada says preliminary research suggests that efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak have led to improved air quality on B.C.'s south coast.

Apr 15, 2020 2:14 AM Read more >

Today is the first national ‘Takeout Day’ in Canada

Shelve your home-cooked dinner plans and support Whistler restaurants tonight

Apr 15, 2020 1:20 AM Read more >

Canada's emissions count jumped 15 million tonnes in 2018, report shows

The latest national inventory report was filed with the United Nations Wednesday, April 15

Apr 15, 2020 1:15 AM Read more >

'A lifeboat in the ocean': Nurses on life inside a downtown Vancouver hospital

Nurses share feelings of uncertainty, fear, hopefulness and solidarity as they deal with COVID-19.

Apr 15, 2020 1:00 AM Read more >