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New COVID-19 variants raise questions about B.C. school safety

New COVID-19 variants raise questions about B.C. school safety

Garibaldi Secondary School case has turned up the heat on calls for mask mandate, rapid testing. But what does Dr. Bonnie Henry say?
People wanting COVID gargle test not following instructions: VCH

People wanting COVID gargle test not following instructions: VCH

Vancouver Coastal Health said staff at testing sites are reporting more people turning up having not followed the instructions
After years of pressure, UVic drops fossil-fuel investments

After years of pressure, UVic drops fossil-fuel investments

The University of Victoria’s decision to divest its working-capital fund of fossil-fuel investments is being heralded by groups that have been advocating for the move.
Another Whistler restaurant flagged for potential COVID-19 exposure

Another Whistler restaurant flagged for potential COVID-19 exposure

Amsterdam Cafe joins growing list of possible Whistler exposures
Air Canada ordered to pay Comox Valley family $3,000 over missed flight under new regulations

Air Canada ordered to pay Comox Valley family $3,000 over missed flight under new regulations

A Comox Valley family was among the first travellers in Canada to be compensated by an airline for messing up their travel plans under new federal regulations designed to protect the rights of air passengers.
Woman rescued after being buried in avalanche on Mount Cameron

Woman rescued after being buried in avalanche on Mount Cameron

A woman buried in an avalanche on Mount Cameron on Sunday was pulled out by her friends, who thankfully were properly equipped, says the leader of the rescue team that responded.
District answers why Squamish's mayor didn't recuse herself from land-use decision

District answers why Squamish's mayor didn't recuse herself from land-use decision

The matter involves development lands for a company she consulted for a few years ago
Avalanche warning extended for Sea to Sky

Avalanche warning extended for Sea to Sky

Alert was first issued on Jan. 28, now lengthened to Feb. 4
Richmond founder of bursary for Black moms receives racist hate mail

Richmond founder of bursary for Black moms receives racist hate mail

La Toya Barrington said she was a "little numb" after receiving the email, but not surprised
'Clean your bird feeders': Birds suffer from salmonella in Sea to Sky

'Clean your bird feeders': Birds suffer from salmonella in Sea to Sky

'It’s really escalated and it’s really sad to see so many sick or dead little birds around.'