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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port, as expansion looms

B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port, as expansion looms

The federal government's failure to fund a police force dedicated to Canada's ports is a threat to national security that needs to be dealt with immediately, says Delta, B.C., Mayor George Harvie.
Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s head-scratching apology sought absolution, not accountability

Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s head-scratching apology sought absolution, not accountability

The prime minister didn’t let us down in our expectation of his letting us down, writes Kirk LaPointe
B.C. economic growth will remain weak until mid-2024: Deloitte

B.C. economic growth will remain weak until mid-2024: Deloitte

High interest rates, forest fires, the Port of Vancouver strike and outmigration are key factors, according to the firm's Canadian outlook
Even with UNDRIP, DRIPA, barriers to economic reconciliation remain

Even with UNDRIP, DRIPA, barriers to economic reconciliation remain

Government-backed loans would help First Nations take equity stakes in major projects, advancing meaningful opportunities for project participation
Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

At a time when the country’s youngest and oldest adults seem to be at odds on several topics, they find common ground on language.
Port of Vancouver grain exports double in first half of 2023

Port of Vancouver grain exports double in first half of 2023

Shipments of North Shore terminal commodities potash and metalurgical coal also stable
Rob Shaw: Shrugs greet the new normal of provincial deficits

Rob Shaw: Shrugs greet the new normal of provincial deficits

The public doesn't care because the budget will balance itself, Rob Shaw says sarcastically
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
Company at centre of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares faces licensing charges

Company at centre of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares faces licensing charges

CALGARY — The company that runs a commercial kitchen at the centre of an E. coli outbreak that infected hundreds at numerous Calgary daycares has been charged with operating without a business licence.