British Columbia

UPDATE: No new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 8 new cases in B.C.

VICTORIA-No new cases of COVID-19 were announced in the Northern Health region today.The total of cases in the north remains at 51. Provincially, Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 8 new cases...

May 05, 2020

Province opens 45 bed emergency response centre for vulnerable

VICTORIA-The province is opening up a 45 bed emergency response centre with wraparound supports and services at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria.The new temporary accommodation site will hous...

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COVID-19 online engagement and resource platform for British Columbians

VICTORIA-The Public Health Association of B.C. (PHABC) along with PlaceSpeak, a B.C. based online engagement platform, have come together to create an online engagement and resource platform for Briti...

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B.C. Wildfire Service launches wildfire app

KAMLOOPS-The B.C. Wildfire Service has launched it's official wildfire app, which provides real-time wildfire information and an interactive map.The B.C. Wildfire Service says that the new app is one ...

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New digital registration ensures faster, safer assistance for B.C. evacuees

VICTORIA - British Columbia is unveiling a digital registration system for evacuees as the province prepares for the upcoming wildfire season while coping with physical distancing restrictions to...

May 05, 2020

Vancouver biotech company discovering antibodies for COVID-19 treatment

VANCOUVER - There may be another valuable shield in the fight against COVID-19, and the head of a Vancouver biotech firm says it could buy time as researchers race to develop a vaccine. Carl...

May 05, 2020

UPDATE: 2 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 3 deaths in B.C.

VICTORIA-Two new cases of COVID-19 were announced today in the Northern Health Region.The total of cases in the Northern Health Region now sits at 51 confirmed cases.Provincially 53 new cases were ann...

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Temporary layoff period extended to 16 weeks

VICTORIA-The province has extended the temporary layoff period to 16 weeks for COVID-19 related reasons.Previously under the Employment Standards Act, a temporary layoff longer than 13 weeks in any 20...

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Transit safety enhancement means fares starting back up June 1st

VICTORIA-BC Transit announced that it will be enhancing safety measure to its transit systems across the province which will allow the return of front door loading and collection of fares.B.C. Transit...

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Metro Vancouver home sales down 39.4 per cent in April to near 40-year low

VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales dropped by 39.4 per cent in April from a year earlier to hit an almost four-decade low. The board says there were a total of...

May 04, 2020