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Home-share caregivers, working 24/7, say they should get pandemic pay

Home-share caregivers, working 24/7, say they should get pandemic pay

When the province announced pandemic pay for front-line health and social services workers in mid-May, Selena Martin was disappointed to see that her role as a home-share caregiver wouldn’t be included among those receiving the top-up.
Tamara Vrooman named SFU’s 12th chancellor

Tamara Vrooman named SFU’s 12th chancellor

Tamara Vrooman will become Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) 12th chancellor, starting June 13. The university announced Friday that she will replace current chancellor Anne Giardini, who has held the role since 2014.
Their longest day: Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion

Their longest day: Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion

Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion and the emotional aftermath
Education Minister reviewing development fees for schools

Education Minister reviewing development fees for schools

$57 million investment announcement on Thursday is just the latest from a provincial government trying to keep up with growing classroom demand in Surrey
Report finds 105 of Canada’s unique species in B.C., 2 of which are in Richmond

Report finds 105 of Canada’s unique species in B.C., 2 of which are in Richmond

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and NatureServe Canada have released a new report identifying over 300 plant and animals species that exist only in Canada – two of which can be found around Richmond.
LNG expansion proposal on Fraser River open for public comment

LNG expansion proposal on Fraser River open for public comment

Provincial officials claim COVID-19 as reason for shutting down in-person open houses
Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the province’s solicitor general to make body cameras mandatory for all Mounties in B.C. As of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 18,180 people, and counting, had signed the change.org petition.
Tsawwassen couple recounts COVID-19 travel nightmare

Tsawwassen couple recounts COVID-19 travel nightmare

“At least you are not trapped in a third-world country.” That’s the response a Tsawwassen couple received from an embassy official in Hawaii as they tried for two months to get back home.
Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

But the poll also found a majority supporting small and local businesses, while avoiding those who reportedly treated workers unfairly during the pandemic.
Hong Kong: Tens of thousands defied ban to attend Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong: Tens of thousands defied ban to attend Tiananmen vigil

Activist tells German news outlet that Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban vigil this year was attempt to appease Chinese government