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Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains

JOTOLCHEN, Mexico — The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of a generation of the world’s children, depriving them of schooling and sending them to work. Across the developing world, two decades of gains against child labour are eroding.

To build back better after COVID-19, we must support parents

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Three hour search ends successfully as man pulled alive from Victoria's harbour

VICTORIA — A man has been pulled alive from Victoria's Inner Harbour after spending what could have been hours in the water. Victoria police say a person was spotted in distress in the chilly water late Wednesday afternoon.
Metro Vancouver man making 600 km trip to winterize trailer parked just over U.S. border

Metro Vancouver man making 600 km trip to winterize trailer parked just over U.S. border

Yes, he will need to quarantine for 14 days upon his return.
BC Liberals push for second LNG Plant

BC Liberals push for second LNG Plant

Greens slam expanding gas extraction, fracking
Safety concerns pause trials of Vancouver-linked COVID-19 treatment

Safety concerns pause trials of Vancouver-linked COVID-19 treatment

Federal government had earmarked $175 million to support development of therapeutic antibodies being used in trials
Green platform tackles health, environmental and equality crises

Green platform tackles health, environmental and equality crises

Start with assisting those hardest hit by pandemic, Fursteneau says
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at highest level since April

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at highest level since April

Number of patients in intensive care units has risen to the highest point since April 30
B.C. reports 158 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

B.C. reports 158 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

VICTORIA — The number of active cases of COVID-19 has ticked up to just under 1,500 as B.C. reports 158 new cases on Wednesday. Provincial health officer Dr.
B.C. Greens release platform highlighting basic income, support for teachers

B.C. Greens release platform highlighting basic income, support for teachers

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — B.C.'s Green party is promising income security as part of its new election platform with a move toward a basic income program.