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LifeLabs and union reach tentative three-year agreement; job action suspended

LifeLabs and union reach tentative three-year agreement; job action suspended

The agreement was reached this weekend following negotiations.
‘Receding before our eyes:’ Island glaciers likely to be all gone by mid-century

‘Receding before our eyes:’ Island glaciers likely to be all gone by mid-century

Vancouver Island’s glaciers are disappearing — and fast.
BC Ferries cancels trips to Island Monday morning as storm expected

BC Ferries cancels trips to Island Monday morning as storm expected

It comes in advance of 'extreme weather'
LifeLabs centres to remain open during BCGEU negotiations

LifeLabs centres to remain open during BCGEU negotiations

Unionized members have been working without a contract since April 1.
B.C. school boards told to determine their own vaccine policy for staff

B.C. school boards told to determine their own vaccine policy for staff

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Education Ministry has released new guidelines to help school boards with COVID-19 vaccination policies, leaving any final decisions up to the respective boards.
Court upholds strata ban of 11-metre radio antenna

Court upholds strata ban of 11-metre radio antenna

Surrey suite owner claimed it was akin to a flagpole.
B.C. Liberals deny leadership bid by Aaron Gunn for views "inconsistent" with party

B.C. Liberals deny leadership bid by Aaron Gunn for views "inconsistent" with party

VANCOUVER — A prospective candidate for leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party has been denied the opportunity to officially enter the race.
Unionized LifeLabs workers in British Columbia to take job action

Unionized LifeLabs workers in British Columbia to take job action

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing some workers at LifeLabs, the largest provider of medical laboratory services in British Columbia, says its members plan to take job action. The B.C.
Surrey assailant feared COVID-19 is a ‘biological weapon,’ court hears

Surrey assailant feared COVID-19 is a ‘biological weapon,’ court hears

Assault of Chinese Communist Party critic highlights back-and-forth allegations of foreign spying and deception.
Data update: B.C.'s overdose crisis and pandemic by the numbers

Data update: B.C.'s overdose crisis and pandemic by the numbers

Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical officer spoke to city council Thursday on both public health emergencies.