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'Day of Action' pushing for universal sick leave in B.C.

'Day of Action' pushing for universal sick leave in B.C.

The BC Employment Standards Coalition in collaboration with the Retail Action Network has launched an online petition and Day of Action on Thursday, May 21, calling on the BC NDP government to legislate under the Employment Standards Act universal pa
UPDATE: Canadian officials now recommend wearing non-medical face masks

UPDATE: Canadian officials now recommend wearing non-medical face masks

The directive comes as B.C. residents and businesses look to a re-open under the province’s Phase 2 easing of restrictions.
Voluntary, part-time school "practice round" for September, superintendent says

Voluntary, part-time school "practice round" for September, superintendent says

Students in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody can return to classes on a part-time basis beginning June 1
RCMP identify mom of infant abandoned in Port Coquitlam

RCMP identify mom of infant abandoned in Port Coquitlam

Investigation is continuing and baby is now in government care
How B.C. health leaders will be living their lives as restrictions ease

How B.C. health leaders will be living their lives as restrictions ease

When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry had a couple of friends over for a glass of wine in the front yard of her Victoria home on Sunday afternoon, it wasn’t a typical long-weekend get-together.
Jack Knox: When your name spells virus, all you can do is smile

Jack Knox: When your name spells virus, all you can do is smile

Mike Lam was a little wary when his brother Jim changed the message on the marquee outside their Colwood store this spring. “CORONA FOODS, NOT CORONA VIRUS,” it read. No worries. “Everybody seemed to like it,” Mike now says.
Will COVID-19 herald the end of urban density?

Will COVID-19 herald the end of urban density?

The pandemic has left some questioning the 'grand bargain' of small condo life — but for others forced to ride transit and continue working in public, there's no choice at all, and even the best laid urban plans will have to adapt.
Adidas releasing replica Terry Fox sneakers with proceeds to charity

Adidas releasing replica Terry Fox sneakers with proceeds to charity

New collection commemorates 40th anniversary of Marathon of Hope
35-plane mass flyover to visit Tri-Cities tonight in honour of downed Snowbird

35-plane mass flyover to visit Tri-Cities tonight in honour of downed Snowbird

The flyover, which will criss-cross the Lower Mainland, will coincide with the nightly 7 p.m. cheer for frontline and essential workers and 'pick up where the Snowbirds left off.'
WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC has announced industry-specific resources and guidelines for businesses re-opening during phase two of B.C.’s Restart Plan.