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B.C. has highest number of active COVID-19 cases in three months
Number of new cases continues to be high, although there has not been a pandemic-related death so far this month in B.C.
School start delayed for students: Minister of Education
The Minister of Education, Rob Fleming, said that it's against health guidelines to allow students back into classes on Sept. 8 like other years, and an announcement will come in a few days on...
Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province
Over five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year – many of which were seized in Metro Vancouver, the provincial government said Saturday. The illegal tobacco was seized...
Economy continues climbing out of deep hole
The long road to economic recovery for Canada started in May as production increased after two months of historic declines. According to Statistics Canada’s industry GDP estimates, the economy rose...
No B.C. deaths from COVID-19 for last 10 days
There were 131 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. since Friday
Homeless people moved out of Vancouver community centres
Roundhouse and Coal Harbour facilities provided refuge for approximately 200 homeless people
Who's getting sued: August 10, 2020
These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court.
Insider trading: August 10, 2020
The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended August 6, 2020. The information comes...
Interactive map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada
Click on each province to see the total number of confirmed cases, deaths, recovered and total tested. This interactive map will be updated daily.
Fraser Health reports new COVID-positive case at Burnaby care facility
Another seniors home facility in the Fraser Health Region has been impacted by COVID-19, officials said this afternoon. Fraser Health officials confirmed that a staff member at the Derby Manor...