BC workers cannot be fired for complying with coronavirus orders
After an update was made to BC's Employment Standards Act today.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 24, 2020
BC government launches coronavirus self-assessment app
Providing users with the latest updates, resources, and alerts.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 23, 2020
BC currently has no plans to implement provincial shutdown of services
Both Ontario and Quebec have announced such measures.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 23, 2020
Man allegedly coughs, spits at Transit Police during arrest at SkyTrain station
The officer involved is now self-isolating at home.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 23, 2020
BC announces $5B economic action plan to support people and businesses
Premier John Horgan made the announcement today.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 23, 2020
BC to compensate childcare facilities facing reduced enrollment and closure
To ensure "parents who must work during the coronavirus pandemic have access to childcare."
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 23, 2020
Staff member at Delta care home diagnosed with coronavirus: Fraser Health
The second staff member at a second care home in the Fraser Health region.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 23, 2020
Quarry Rock and Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge closed "until further notice"
"Visitors are not following provincial health officer orders."
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 21, 2020
Metro Vancouver gas prices fall below $1/litre
And the trend is forecast to continue.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 21, 2020
Health officials announce 32 new coronavirus cases in Toronto
Bringing the total number of cases in the city to 193.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 21, 2020
Four more people have died from coronavirus in Quebec
Bringing the province's total to five.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 21, 2020
Province bans evictions for non-payment of rent in BC Housing facilities
"No one should be evicted from any BC Housing-funded building during this crisis."
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 21, 2020
Vancouver wants evictions banned for those forced out of work by coronavirus-related closures
And the mayor is calling on the province to make it happen.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 20, 2020
City of Vancouver closing all restaurant table service and park playgrounds
It's also creating a dedicated COVID-19 task force.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 20, 2020
No, hot yoga will not kill the coronavirus: BC health officials
Some people have received a letter claiming just that.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 20, 2020
Eight people have now died from coronavirus in BC
Along with 40 newly identified cases.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 19, 2020
TransLink ridership sees a staggering decline amidst pandemic
As residents continue to self-isolate and social distance themselves.
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 19, 2020
Metro Vancouver healthcare workers share important message of staying home
"I stayed at work for you. You stay at home for us."
- Eric Zimmer
- Mar 19, 2020

















