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Canadian workers who are sick or unable to work because they need take care of their kids due to COVID-19 may be eligible for the government’s new temporary income supports.

Parents stretched to fill gap in French language schooling during COVID-19 now told there's no room for them in English program, Canadian Parents for French says parents should be vocal about lack of supports

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia reveals many parents are willing to accept less rigorous testing and expedited approval of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The BCTF is calling for a stronger mask policy, smaller class sizes and hybrid education programs that both work for everyone and reduce the density of in-school students.

Earlier this week, a fight on a public transit bus in Surrey broke out over a disagreement about a face mask.

Testing rates among young people have gone up significantly since students returned to class, but positive testing numbers remain very low

Children and youth programs start this month, with pre-registration required, swimming, fitness to open Nov. 2

The crash left the mother in hospital with serious injuries and shut Pinetree Way between Robson Drive and Grizzly Place for several hours.

A Victoria man believed he was fleeing zombies when he stole a truck, then a canoe and tried to paddle across Portage Inlet with his hands last year. That information was revealed during Brendan Marney’s trial in Western Communities provincial court.

VANCOUVER — The leaders of British Columbia’s two major political parties say every person in the province will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine once one is approved and available.