Paul James
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British Columbia, Canada
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COVID-19 vaccine for children safe, effective says B.C. infectious disease expert
An infectious disease expert says the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for children five and up is going to be safe and helpful in stopping the virus. → Read More
B.C. schools boards can mandate vaccines for employees: Education Minister
Even though teachers are not required to be vaccinated in British Columbia under provincial regulations, the education minister says their employers have the authority to make immunization mandatory. → Read More
Vancouver MLA office defaced with anti-Semitic symbol
Calling it disturbing and not coincidental, a Vancouver MLA has seen his office defaced with anti-Semitic imagery. → Read More
B.C. COVID-19 cases still riding high amid 749 infections, 9 deaths Thursday
B.C.'s latest COVID numbers are down from Wednesday but still riding quite high. The province is reporting 749 new cases, along with nine additional deaths. → Read More
BC Liberal Caucus calls on Horgan to address vaccine passport confusion
The BC Liberal Caucus is demanding the NDP's answer questions some businesses look for to clarify their role in the COVID-19 vaccine card rollout. → Read More
Wildfire sparks near Penticton, dry conditions fuel rapid growth
A wildfire that sparked near Penticton Friday morning has now grown to 200 hectares fueled by dry conditions and strong wind. → Read More
Shipping costs peak ahead of holiday season, prices likely to rise
Your desire to shop from home during the pandemic may well be part of the reason you're likely to pay more for gifts and other things this fall and holiday. → Read More
Port Moody police struggle to break up massive teen party at Rocky Point Park
Police in Port Moody had to call in help from RCMP in Coquitlam to break up a crowd of about 150 intoxicated teens at Rocky Point Park. → Read More
Trade groups question B.C.'s new COVID-19 vaccine passport system
B.C.'s new vaccine passport system is being applauded by many stakeholders, but there are many concerns about the details. → Read More
Vancouver's big events restart, but with pandemic changes
Fans will be back in the stands for the first time at BC Place, but B.C.'s growing COVID-19 cases remain top of mind for officials. → Read More
Lower Mainland to see more wildfire smoke, B.C. forecasts show
Some forecasts show wildfire smoke is set to start creeping back into the Lower Mainland region on Tuesday, just days after the air cleared up. → Read More
Delta, B.C. mayor not too worried about non-vaccinated U.S. visitors visiting his city
Even though unvaccinated Point Roberts residents are allowed to cross into Canada, the mayor of the bordering community isn't ready to ring any alarm bells. → Read More
Surrey's first municipal police officers set to hit streets in fall
The chief of the controversial Surrey Police Service says residents can expect to see officers working alongside the Mounties by the fall. → Read More
Metro Vancouver lawn painting firm capitalizing on drought-like conditions
As we linger through another hot, dry summer here in Metro Vancouver, at least one local company is reaping the benefits. → Read More
Retirements, lack of labourers slows BC home construction, raises prices
A new concern is beginning to creep into the home construction sector across Metro Vancouver and B.C.: a lack of skilled labourers. → Read More
Vancouver fire crews battle early morning house fire-
Vancouver crews are battling a house fire Saturday morning in East Vancouver. No one has been hurt. → Read More
Sicamous, B.C. businesses near wildfires remain calm, stay open for locals
Part of Sicamous is under an evacuation order due to wildfires. But the owners of two businesses under an evacuation alert have no plans of closing shop. → Read More
Vancouver Park Board to discuss plan to help seniors during heatwaves
The Vancouver Park Board will discuss options, including a registration system for vulnerable people to ensure they're being checked on during an emergency. → Read More
Wildfires across B.C. Interior worsen amid no significant rain in the forecast
With no significant rain in the forecast, the overall wildfire situation in B.C. continues to worsen as Wildfire Service battles 18 fires of note. → Read More
Lytton, B.C. wildfire a reminder for homeowners to check insurance policies
People who lost their homes to the wildfire that destroyed the village of Lytton should be covered by insurance, if they had it. → Read More