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WorkSafeBC rolls out request for stress balls

WorkSafeBC rolls out request for stress balls

Liberals want NDP to explain spending on swag instead of PPE
COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people in B.C.: Henry

COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people in B.C.: Henry

Virus has proven to be ‘quite stealthy,’ says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Don’t expect to see much sockeye salmon in Steveston this summer

Don’t expect to see much sockeye salmon in Steveston this summer

This year’s sockeye run is forecasted to be at an all-time low
Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days

Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days

The Canada-US border will remain closed to non-essential traffic for another 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced the extension Friday.
B.C. modelling shows potential second surge in September bigger than the first

B.C. modelling shows potential second surge in September bigger than the first

Daily caseloads could reach 100 per day, surpassing B.C.'s pandemic peak back in April
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Richmond in past week

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Richmond in past week

There have been nine new COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond in the past week, bringing the total to 113, according to the latest BC Centre for Disease Control data, released late Thursday afternoon.
Officials warn of COVID-19 exposure on 4 more flights through YVR

Officials warn of COVID-19 exposure on 4 more flights through YVR

Health officials are warning of possible COVID-19 exposure on four more flights through Vancouver. The flights, both domestic and international, were added to the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) public exposure list on Thursday.
Richmond gym part of forfeiture bid amid ‘unlawful activities’ claim

Richmond gym part of forfeiture bid amid ‘unlawful activities’ claim

A Richmond property, housing a large gym run by an alleged money-launderer, is the subject of a civil forfeiture case launched by the provincial government. A notice of civil claim filed by B.C.
More traffic problems in Richmond on Thursday

More traffic problems in Richmond on Thursday

And the hits just keep on coming for traffic in Richmond today. Now there is a stalled motorcycle northbound on the Oak Street Bridge, just before midspan in the right lane.
Camper seriously injured in bear attack near Lillooet

Camper seriously injured in bear attack near Lillooet

A backcountry camper suffered serious injuries to his arm after an encounter with a black bear on McLean Mountain near Lillooet. The man was camping and surprised the bear when he emerged from his tent, according to the B.C.