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B.C. business operators cautiously excited about return to near-normal
July 01, 2021 - 3:00 AM

VANCOUVER - The buzz of full restaurants and tills ringing will start to become familiar on Thursday as British Columbia largely returns to the rhythms of pre-pandemic life.
B.C. premier says 'extraordinary results' mean most restrictions being lifted
June 29, 2021 - 6:01 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia will move toward a return to normal life on Canada Day as the province removes most COVID-19 restrictions and allows outdoor gatherings of up to 5,000 people.
Labour shortages, closed borders major obstacles to B.C. restaurant, tourism restarts
June 15, 2021 - 5:02 PM

VICTORIA - Progressive easing of pandemic health restrictions in British Columbia are welcome steps to bring back normal life, but tourism and restaurant sector representatives say operators face daunting COVID-19 related barriers of worker shortages and border closures.
B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths as it begins second step of reopening plan
June 15, 2021 - 3:54 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials are reporting 108 new cases of COVID-19 as the province begins step two of its reopening plan.
COVID-19 case counts in B.C. fall to levels not seen since October, vaccinations up
June 09, 2021 - 5:22 PM

VICTORIA - Health officials in British Columbia say the province has a strong COVID-19 immunization rate at 74.5 per cent of all adults for their first dose of a vaccine.
Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend
May 21, 2021 - 11:57 AM

VANCOUVER - Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans.
Vancouver police don't expect gang conflict to subside, say it might escalate
May 17, 2021 - 5:02 PM

Vancouver police have taken the unusual step of naming six alleged gang members after a series of shootings in public places, saying investigators don't expect the conflict to subside.
Tougher COVID-19 restrictions in B.C., including travel, still 'on the table': Horgan
April 13, 2021 - 4:41 PM

VICTORIA - Further COVID-19 restrictions may be on the way for British Columbia, with the premier suggesting changes could come as early as Thursday.
New funding for B.C. businesses affected by COVID-19 rules
April 08, 2021 - 2:12 PM

VICTORIA - New funding will be available to businesses in British Columbia affected by the latest measures to fight the spread of COVID-19, but the economic recovery minister says those who break the health orders need not apply.
Restrictions imposed to curb COVID-19 in B.C. as new cases strain the system
March 29, 2021 - 4:58 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia has taken a step backwards in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the province to impose circuit breaker measures for the next three weeks to slow the rapid spread of the virus, says the provincial health officer.
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BC News

B.C. business operators cautiously excited about return to near-normal

B.C. premier says 'extraordinary results' mean most restrictions being lifted

Labour shortages, closed borders major obstacles to B.C. restaurant, tourism restarts

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths as it begins second step of reopening plan

COVID-19 case counts in B.C. fall to levels not seen since October, vaccinations up

Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

Vancouver police don't expect gang conflict to subside, say it might escalate

Tougher COVID-19 restrictions in B.C., including travel, still 'on the table': Horgan

New funding for B.C. businesses affected by COVID-19 rules

Restrictions imposed to curb COVID-19 in B.C. as new cases strain the system

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