BC government launches $45 million youth employment program
A "special advisor on youth" to the premier has also been appointed.
Man charged after pregnant woman assaulted in Surrey
The woman received minor physical injuries.
BC businesses can now apply for circuit-breaker relief grant
Spots closed due to non-compliance with health orders aren't eligible.
COVID-19 hospitalizations affecting scheduled surgeries in BC
As staff are redeployed to help manage the care load.
Dr. Henry responds to question of shutting BC schools down again
After the province reported over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases since Friday.
Man’s human rights complaint of being fired after religion-based mask refusal dismissed
He claimed wearing a mask infringed on his “God-given ability to breathe."
Expired COVID-19 vaccine given out at Metro Vancouver pharmacy
A total of 10 customers were affected.
Vancouver Park Board orders Strathcona Park homeless camp gone by the end of this month
Granted through the Parks Control bylaw.
BC raising minimum liquor server wage to $15.20 an hour this June
In line with a province-wide minimum wage increase.
BC Green Party calling for three-week provincial lockdown
Including moving school online and temporarily closing non-essential businesses.
Why BC won't implement a provincial travel ban (even though it technically can right now)
For those seeking some clarification.
VPD discover house party at residence after being called for wellness check
Numerous violation tickets were issued and one person was arrested.
BC not changing COVID-19 response as case counts continue to surge
"We have the measures in place that we know will work."
VPD investigating after multiple fires "deliberately set" over Easter long weekend
No arrests have been made yet.
City of Vancouver signs formal agreement with province to end Strathcona Park homeless camp
And prevent similar camps in the future.
US opening vaccine eligibility to all this month as Canada sticks with end-of-summer timeline
"We're doing well, but there's a lot more to go."
"Pushy, rude" out-of-town patrons prompt BC restaurant owner to shutter during long weekend
"A dangerous and a serious health risk to me, my staff, and our community."
BC launching online COVID-19 vaccine booking system this week
People are asked to wait until their cohort is announced before registering.