John Horgan extends B.C.’s state of emergency for COVID-19
Premier urges everyone to follow Dr. Bonnie Henry’s adviceTom Fletcher / March 31, 2020
Month: March 2020
B.C.’s first community COVID-19 death was dentist ‘dedicated’ to health: lawyer
Vincent was 64 when he died on March 22 after attending the Pacific Dental ConferenceThe Canadian Press / March 31, 2020
VIDEO: Dog missing in Aldergrove since winter sees his family again for the first time
Aldergrove helped find Buster, says dad, who has now witnessed ‘the power of social media’Sarah Grochowski / March 31, 2020
Quarantined B.C. mom say pandemic has put special-needs families in ‘crisis mode’
Surrey’s Christine Williamson shares family’s challenges, strengthsTracy Holmes / March 31, 2020
UPDATE: 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Idaho shakes B.C. Interior
An earthquake was reportedly felt just before 5 p.m. throughout the OkanaganJesse Day / March 31, 2020
Two inmates at prison housing Robert Pickton test positive for COVID-19
Correctional Service of Canada did not release any details on the identities of the inmatesAshley Wadhwani / March 31, 2020
Mission companies offer free meals, discount on gas for health-care workers and first responders
Sangam restaurant handing out 50 lunches a day, Chevron offers $10 off gasJenna Hauck / March 31, 2020
BC SPCA launches matching campaign to help vulnerable animals after big donations
Two BC SPCA donors have offered up to $65,000 in matching donationsMax Winkelman / March 31, 2020
B.C. heart surgery patient rarely leaves home
James Jepson is especially vulnerable to the novel coronavirusDan Ferguson / March 31, 2020
B.C. records five new COVID-19 deaths, ‘zero chance’ life will return to normal in April
Province continue to have a recovery rate of about 50 per centKatya Slepian / March 31, 2020
UPDATE: Anti-tax group calls for MPs, senators to donate scheduled pay raises to charity
Bill C-30, adopted 15 years ago, mandates the salary and allowance increases each calendar yearAshley Wadhwani / March 31, 2020
Two arrested after man lies about COVID-19 illness to stay in Victoria Airbnb for free
Victoria Police found stolen goods inside the occupied unitNicole Crescenzi / March 31, 2020
Shots fired in Abbotsford, but no victims or suspects found
Incident occurs Tuesday afternoon at Whatcom and Old Yale roadsVikki Hopes / March 31, 2020
COVID-19: Social media use goes up as country stays indoors
Overall messaging is up more than 50 per cent over the last monthDaniel Taylor / March 31, 2020
No laws in B.C. to force businesses to offer refunds, even during a pandemic
Black Press Media talks to Consumer Protection BC on how to navigate during COVID-19Ashley Wadhwani / March 31, 2020
COVID-19 essential workers can apply for B.C. pre-school child care
Parent referral opens, providers offered emergency fundingTom Fletcher / March 31, 2020
Most abiding by COVID-19 rules, back fines, arrests of those who aren’t: poll
But 64 per cent said they’ve personally witnessed people not respecting the measuresThe Canadian Press / March 31, 2020
Walkers, grocery store customers courteous with physical distancing in B.C.
Some cyclists also acknowledge each other and walkers as well on a wide trailThe Canadian Press / March 31, 2020
Signs of support to be posted on grounds of local hospitals
Individuals can purchase signs through program of Fraser Valley Health Care FoundationWire Service / March 31, 2020
B.C. worker advocate group calls for more sick days, protected medical leave
COVID-19 highlights need for changes to workers legislation: Retail Action NetworkNina Grossman / March 31, 2020