British Columbia

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health

VICTORIA - Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia over the past 24 hours, including two new cases in Northern Health.That brings the total number of people diagnosed in B.C. to 1,575. 983 ...

Apr 16, 2020

Lululemon's chief financial officer to depart next month for new role

VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its chief financial officer will leave the company next month for a position in a different industry. The Vancouver-based company says in a statement that Pat...

Apr 16, 2020

Small businesses can apply for BC Hydro COVID-19 Relief Fund

VANCOUVER-BC Hydro began accepting applications for small businesses looking to receive financial relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Over 3,000 applications have been submitted since BC Hydro began t...

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'For too long, mental-health care was an afterthought in B.C.': Mental health supports for post-secondary students

VANCOUVER-Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark along with B.C.'s Mental Health Minister Judy Darcy launched Here2Talk a free mental health counselling and referral service for post-secondary stude...

Apr 16, 2020

Support service launched for B.C. businesses amidst COVID-19 pandemic

VICTORIA- The province has launched a support service for B.C. Businesses looking for information on resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic.The B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will be...

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Province announces new supports for businesses and local governments

VICTORIA-The B.C. government announced new measures to support businesses and local government during the COVID-19 pandemic."We know that B.C. communities and businesses are suffering from the economi...

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Federal inmate dies from COVID-19 complications at prison in Mission, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - An inmate has died from an apparent complication related to COVID-19 at a prison in B.C. Correctional Services of Canada says it is the first death from the novel coronavi...

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Vancouver Aquarium's closure due to COVID-19 could force permanent shut down

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium says it is facing bankruptcy and could be forced to close permanently if it can't arrange emergency funding. A statement from the facility says animal care and habit...

Apr 16, 2020

Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C. provincial health officer

VANCOUVER - B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials - shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is planning to release a limited edition "The Dr. He...

Apr 16, 2020

B.C. premier hosts free virtual concert to bring people together amid COVID-19

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan is hosting a free livestream concert Thursday that features four British Columbia musicians, including Juno and Grammy award winners. The line-up includes jazz-pop-soul ...

Apr 16, 2020