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54 positive COVID-19 cases associated with LNG Canada site outbreak

An aerial shot of Cedar Valley Lodge this past August, LNG Canada’s newest accommodation for workers. This is where one employee is still currently isolating after a COVID-19 outbreak was first declared on Nov. 19. (Photo courtesy of LNG Canada)

There’s been a two-person increase in positive cases since Tuesday (Dec. 1)

by Clare Rayment
3h ago

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British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix wears a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19, during an announcement about a new regional cancer centre, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

PHSA bought faulty ventilators; spent money on catering, renovations: Dix

by Ashley Wadhwani

31 mins ago

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan releases his election platform, Vancouver, Oct. 6, 2020, featuring COVID-19 relief payments promised for most households. (B.C. NDP photo)

Next $1.5 billion in B.C. COVID-19 cash ‘prudent,’ Horgan says

by Tom Fletcher

updated 26 mins ago

$428K grant to fund more evidence-based, sensible guidance for youth and cannabis

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KIJHL postpones all games through end of 2020

by Jim Elliot

2h ago

Former Kelowna social worker arrested for allegedly stealing from foster kids

3h ago

Hydrogen’s future remains murky despite home heating projects in Alberta and Ontario

by The Canadian Press

6h ago

Melissa David, of Parachutes for Pets and her dogs Hudson and Charlie are trying to raise money for a homeless shelter that will allow pets and are seen in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘My only wish:’ Children asking pet charity to help their furry friends at Christmas

by The Canadian Press

updated 2h ago

Melissa Velden and her chef-husband Chris Velden, stand in their dining room at the Flying Apron Inn and Cookery in Summerville, N.S. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. The couple is hosting holiday parties with appropriate distancing and other COVID-19 health protocols in place at their restaurant. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Celebrities, Santa and Zoom part of office holiday parties being held amid COVID-19

by The Canadian Press

6h ago

Alberta sanctuary provides permanent home for wolfdogs

B.C's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner launches 'Am I racist?' campaign

O'Toole says Trudeau was too slow finding COVID-19 vaccines

Moderna to request emergency use of COVID-19 shot

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U.S. DOJ: ‘No comment’ on reports department seeking plea deal with Meng Wanzhou

The Wall Street Journal says Justice Department lawyers have approached Huawei’s chief financial officer

by The Canadian Press

6h ago

A demonstrator wears representations of sea lice outside the Fisheries and Oceans Canada offices in downtown Vancouver Sept. 24, demanding more action on the Cohen Commission recommendations to protect wild Fraser River sockeye. (Quinn Bender photo)

First Nations renew call to revoke salmon farm licences

Leadership council implores use of precautionary principle in Discovery Islands

by Quinn Bender, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

updated 5h ago

Kootenay women working to rescue 20 cats in feral colony

Kimberly Feeny and Lisa Valenta are nursing seven cats rescued east of Grand Forks, B.C.

by Laurie Tritschler

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Lacey, a palomino paint, is in “amazing” shape now, compared to when she was rescued in August 2015. (Leanne Peniuk photo)

BC SPCA’s horse-rescue program offers equine intervention

Book Rescue Me raises funds, awareness for animal-welfare agency

by Tracy Holmes

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