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B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

Better ‘surveillance age’ response needed from governments: privacy commissioner

“The potential for misuse is enormous,” Michael McEvoy says of apps
Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

B.C. employment growth flattens in January as province adds 2,800 jobs

Unemployment rate grows to 8%
Hot November retail likely cooled through Christmas

Hot November retail likely cooled through Christmas

Sales momentum for B.C. retailers rose through November to reach another record high, although growth slowed. Total sales reached $8 billion for the first time with a 0.8% increase and seventh straight monthly gain. Year-over-year spending rose 11.
Top security companies post average growth of 13.2%

Top security companies post average growth of 13.2%

After their employment numbers hit a low in 2018, B.C. firms have grown consistently
Vancouver NPA accuses mayor of ‘hate speech’ in court action

Vancouver NPA accuses mayor of ‘hate speech’ in court action

NPA board of directors files petition in BC Supreme Court
Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

There have not been as few people battling COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals since November 20
Meng defence, prosecutors jostle for advantage before resumption of proceedings

Meng defence, prosecutors jostle for advantage before resumption of proceedings

Both sides of the Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings are manoeuvring ahead of the scheduled resumption of proceedings on March 1, a court appearance this afternoon showed.
B.C. middle and high school students, all staff now required to wear masks in classrooms

B.C. middle and high school students, all staff now required to wear masks in classrooms

The new guidelines don't apply to elementary school students; that decision up to parents