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Vancouver council moves step closer to allowing legal public drinking this summer

Vancouver council moves step closer to allowing legal public drinking this summer

Trial could coincide with park board’s plan to allow drinking at select beaches and parks
'Remarkable transformations’ coming to B.C. courts, says Eby

'Remarkable transformations’ coming to B.C. courts, says Eby

The province is accelerating plans to modernize B.C.’s court system in the wake of challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
B.C. housing starts reclaim some lost ground

B.C. housing starts reclaim some lost ground

B.C. housing starts regained some lost ground in May following a sharp April pullback, but the trend continued to decline amid the COVID-19 economic downturn.
James, de Jong trade barbs over planned implementation of 2020 provincial budget

James, de Jong trade barbs over planned implementation of 2020 provincial budget

B.C. Finance Minister Carole James and her predecessor from the opposition Liberals traded barbs Tuesday over the implementation of the 2020 provincial budget.
No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

Toronto has 125 active COVID-19 cases spread over seven shelters and recorded at least two deaths
B.C. reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

B.C. reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

One more person has succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, B.C. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry revealed Tuesday (June 23). The pandemic victim, the 170th person in B.C.
B.C. COVID-19 modelling shows potential for renewed growth of cases

B.C. COVID-19 modelling shows potential for renewed growth of cases

B.C. is approaching the threshold for renewed growth in COVID-19 cases as the economy reopens and residents increase their contacts with fellow British Columbians.
Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
Provincial government addresses condo insurance crisis

Provincial government addresses condo insurance crisis

Proposed legislative amendments and regulatory changes intended to clarify and make more transparent the rules and laws around strata insurance
Province stands firm on not extending temporary layoff period

Province stands firm on not extending temporary layoff period

The province is standing firm on not extending the temporary layoff period beyond the original 16-week stretch that will end in July, but added it is open to discuss possible solutions with business stakeholders later this week.