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North Shore Rescue saves teen snowboarders in avalanche-prone terrain near Mount Seymour

North Shore Rescue saves teen snowboarders in avalanche-prone terrain near Mount Seymour

The rescue occurred one day after Avalanche Canada forecasters issued a special public avalanche warning for B.C.'s South Coast region
'I saw her cry for 7 months': cancelled flights to Mexico prompt anxiety over family separation, migrant workers

'I saw her cry for 7 months': cancelled flights to Mexico prompt anxiety over family separation, migrant workers

The three-month cancellation of Canadian flights to Mexico and the Caribbean has prompted anxiety over family separation and fears the measures could interrupt the flow of migrant workers and lead to a North America-wide recession
27 B.C. flights flagged for COVID-19 exposures over past week

27 B.C. flights flagged for COVID-19 exposures over past week

The flights were added to the BCCDC's list of public exposures between Jan. 24 and Jan. 29
How to stand out in the COVID-19 job market

How to stand out in the COVID-19 job market

Here are a few steps that you can take to make sure you can stand out in today’s job market.
COVID-19 lockdown ends for Canim Lake band, but some restrictions remain in place

COVID-19 lockdown ends for Canim Lake band, but some restrictions remain in place

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A COVID-19 lockdown has ended in a First Nations community in British Columbia's central interior, but officials say they still plan to limit access for non-residents for at least another month.
Funding available for multicultural worker training

Funding available for multicultural worker training

According to a news release from the provincial government, the new Community and Employer Partnership (CEP) project is intended for immigrants.
Coquitlam teacher who found massive corn snake 'too chicken' to pick it up

Coquitlam teacher who found massive corn snake 'too chicken' to pick it up

Tina Borsa called Coquitlam animal control about the corn snake and was relieved that city bylaw officers were able to rescue it and take it to a Maple Ridge vet; his video shared widely about the 'grumpy' snake is a warning to not abandon animals
Grant funding awarded to help addiction support services

Grant funding awarded to help addiction support services

Grants were awarded to service providers including 25 in Fraser Health, 11 in Island Health, eight in Vancouver Coastal Health, seven in Interior Health and two in Northern Health.
Transit workers in Metro Vancouver say negotiations stalled on wages, sick leave

Transit workers in Metro Vancouver say negotiations stalled on wages, sick leave

VANCOUVER — Some transit workers in Metro Vancouver could go on strike early next week. The B-C Government and Service Employees' Union issued a 72-hour strike notice Friday to Protrans BC, operator of the Canada Line rapid transit system.
First dose of COVID-19 vaccine delivered in all B.C. long-term care homes

First dose of COVID-19 vaccine delivered in all B.C. long-term care homes

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered in all long-term care homes in British Columbia, health officials said Friday, while applauding new federal restrictions on international travel that come at a critical time.