Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. Covid update: 7 new cases, one death; new survey launched
The B.C. government has launched a province-wide survey to get feedback on the public's experience and actions with the Covid pandemic so far. "The information we gather will help inform the decisions...
Corey Fischer May 12, 2020
City buys former McDonalds site
The City of Kelowna has bought a site at 1746 Water Street from McDonalds and settled outstanding legal action. In 2007, during construction of the revised road alignments to facilitate opening of the...
Corey Fischer May 12, 2020
Police look for man accused of attacking a defender of Asian women in Vancouver
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected in a racially motivated attack against a woman. Police say a man who boarded a&nb...
May 12, 2020
Smart phones for B.C.'s vulnerable, homeless aids access to supports, services
VICTORIA - Vulnerable and homeless people across British Columbia could soon receive a smartphone to access support services and to stay connected with friends and family while practising physica...
May 12, 2020
Better Business Bureau warns online puppy scams surging during COVID-19 pandemic
VANCOUVER - The Better Business Bureau says puppy scams are the latest way fraudsters are taking advantage of lonely, isolated people during the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the Better Business...
May 12, 2020
Buy BC e-commerce brings local foods, beverages online
New Buy BC e-commerce funding is available to help the province's farmers and food and beverage processors overcome some lost sales during the COVID-19 pandemic by moving their products online.The B.C...
Corey Fischer May 12, 2020
Smartphones provided to those in need
Vulnerable people, including people experiencing homelessness, will have better access to services by being able to use a smartphone.Through the Homelessness Community Action Grant program and a partn...
Corey Fischer May 12, 2020
23 more COVID cases, 1 death
B.C.'s top doctor has rejected taking a punitive approach to people who are breaking physical distancing guidelines aimed at stamping out COVID-19.Henry issued a positive message Monday, stating that ...
May 11, 2020
Tilray's Q1 net loss widens to US$184.1 million amid layoffs and restructuring
NANAIMO, B.C. - Tilray Inc. says its net loss widened in its first quarter as it laid off 10 per cent of its workforce and restructured the company. The Nanaimo, B.C.,-based cannab...
May 11, 2020
Victoria mayor says city prepares to create open spaces for restaurant recovery
Victoria's mayor says she wants to give the city's restaurants, pubs and retailers more space to reopen successfully with a plan that could expand outdoor patios to sidewalks, park...
May 11, 2020

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