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Back to the office: employers’, employees’ rights and responsibilities

Back to the office: employers’, employees’ rights and responsibilities

Planning for the return to a physical workplace is quickly becoming a top priority for many employers.
Visitation restrictions at seniors care homes lift July 19

Visitation restrictions at seniors care homes lift July 19

No more masks, limits on number of visitors at seniors care homes
COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

Daily new cases of COVID-19 are ticking back up in B.C., despite 40% being fully vaccinated
Small business owners face backlash for requiring masks

Small business owners face backlash for requiring masks

Some say they've experienced uncomfortable confrontations, exchanges of choice word and, in some cases, online abuse.
Editorial: We could all use a little psychological first aid

Editorial: We could all use a little psychological first aid

'The theme of 2021 could be Year of the Walking Wounded.'
Canadian Border Services Agency says some travellers may carry 'fraudulent' vaccine documents

Canadian Border Services Agency says some travellers may carry 'fraudulent' vaccine documents

In addition to fraudulent COVID-19 tests, some travellers may try to present fake vaccination cards now, too.
Which animal are you? B.C. government releases colourful 'restart' graphic (PHOTO)

Which animal are you? B.C. government releases colourful 'restart' graphic (PHOTO)

Everyone is moving at their own pace and that is OK.
No new COVID-19 deaths or outbreaks in B.C.

No new COVID-19 deaths or outbreaks in B.C.

Fifty-nine new coronavirus infections in B.C. since Tuesday, no deaths
Coronavirus: Could cases of the Delta variant surge in B.C. due to travel?

Coronavirus: Could cases of the Delta variant surge in B.C. due to travel?

"You are inviting or potentially bringing new variants," said an expert at UBC.
Intimate helicopter weddings take off during COVID-19 pandemic

Intimate helicopter weddings take off during COVID-19 pandemic

Couples who couldn't have their weddings turned to helicopter elopements during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the tour companies stay afloat during a difficult year.
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