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How B.C. health leaders will be living their lives as restrictions ease

How B.C. health leaders will be living their lives as restrictions ease

When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry had a couple of friends over for a glass of wine in the front yard of her Victoria home on Sunday afternoon, it wasn't a typical long-weekend get-together.
COVID-19 cuts across workplace generational boundaries

COVID-19 cuts across workplace generational boundaries

Youngest workers hit hardest by instability; older employees may postpone retirements
Playground Builders pivoting to toys during pandemic

Playground Builders pivoting to toys during pandemic

Whistler-based charity delivering educational toys to kids in Afghanistan, Palestine
B.C. reports 16 new COVID cases, 2 more deaths over Victoria Day weekend

B.C. reports 16 new COVID cases, 2 more deaths over Victoria Day weekend

Provincial health officer urges B.C. residents to take the Your Story, Our Future survey
WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

Workers should be consulted about re-opening plans
Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: Study

Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: Study

There is no evidence that cats transmit the virus to humans
Province wants more B.C. seniors to take its COVID-19 survey

Province wants more B.C. seniors to take its COVID-19 survey

Taking the survey will help the province in its response to the pandemic
Your letters: Fear should not influence covid-19 policy

Your letters: Fear should not influence covid-19 policy

I have been hesitant to submit this letter to Pique, given my profession. For the record, I have a loved one who will likely die of COVID-19. As a physician, I care deeply about the health of all people in this community.
B.C. premier condemns rise of anti-Asian racism in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. premier condemns rise of anti-Asian racism in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

There have been a number of anti-Asian racist incidents across the Lower Mainland in recent months, including in Whistler
N'Quatqua hand out free trout to band members

N'Quatqua hand out free trout to band members

With surplus of fish at hatchery, band wanted to support community through pandemic