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B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

“The decision was arbitrary, and the timing of it is terrible because it’s going to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars – if not millions. And it was unnecessary."
Province commits $105M to tourism—but more work ahead

Province commits $105M to tourism—but more work ahead

Task force recommends rapid testing, safe travel corridors, tax deferment
B.C. orders early stop to liquor sales on New Year's Eve

B.C. orders early stop to liquor sales on New Year's Eve

The ban will apply to all alcohol sales from liquor stores and retailers to bars and restaurants, regardless of whether the liquor would be used for on-site or off-site consumption.
First cluster of COVID-19 cases hits Lil’wat Nation

First cluster of COVID-19 cases hits Lil’wat Nation

Mount Currie has 41 active cases as Nation leaders urge vigilance 
B.C. focusing on first doses of COVID-19 vaccines

B.C. focusing on first doses of COVID-19 vaccines

So far, 11,930 first doses of the vaccines have been given out to people across British Columbia.
How to kick 2020 to the curb in Whistler: a New Year’s Eve guide

How to kick 2020 to the curb in Whistler: a New Year’s Eve guide

In lieu of Pique’s regular rundown to ringing in NYE, we offer a few alternatives as the finish line to this epic dumpster fire of a year comes into sight
UPDATED: Two snow-bikers dead following Pemberton avalanche

UPDATED: Two snow-bikers dead following Pemberton avalanche

The SLRD has confirmed one of the snow-bikers was senior project coordinator Graham Haywood
B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

The new numbers put the figure of active COVID cases in B.C. at 7,580.
Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

The maps are designed to assist policymakers in identifying areas most in need of additional support to prevent and manage outbreaks.
More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

“All British Columbians have to remember the virus spreads quickly but shows up slowly.”