VICTORIA (CP) – British Columbia has surpassed 1,000 active cases of COVID-19 as daily infections continue to rise, particularly in parts of the province’s southern Interior. Another 243 cases have…
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The latest COVID-19 data released in BC has revealed that 150 more people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours; three are on Vancouver Island. The latest…
People in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living and their loved ones will have more ways to safely spend time together, with a further easing of visitation rules coming into…
Canada is getting ready to welcome the world again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quietly indicated late Thursday as his office disclosed a target of mid-August for when the border might…
COVID-19 vaccinations should be mandatory for everyone who works in health care in the province, says BC’s Seniors Advocate. “I believe it is not unreasonable that when you choose to…
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP are dealing with “a huge uptick” in complaints involving scams, according to the detachment’s community policing officer. Const. Paul Mittelsteadt said the detachment receives calls daily about…
A crisis fund that has helped keep the power on for 10,000 households struggling to pay BC Hydro bills will continue despite a BC Utilities Commission panel ruling that the…
Doctors retire, even during pandemics. And patients have to be aware of a few things they will need to take care of for themselves. Hopefully your doctor has managed to…
VICTORIA – People who leave COVID-19 fines unpaid may be unable to obtain or renew a B.C. driver’s licence or vehicle licence under proposed legislation introduced. “That small minority of…
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