The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, for the 21st time since March 2020, allowing health and emergency management…
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Overcoming unimaginable odds in health care
By Susan Brown Op-Ed Commentary As we look back on 2020, we might be tempted to focus on the challenges. However, I want to take…
Funds available to help artists adapt during pandemic
Professional artists and others who work in the arts can get more support to help with challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic though a new…
Changes aimed to simplify, clarify emergency orders
The B.C. government today announced it is fine-tuning compliance and enforcement provisions for orders on face coverings, gatherings and events, and food and liquor serving…
MOH adding surgeries to catch up from pandemic
The B.C. Ministry of Health (MOH) today announced it intends to catch up on surgeries postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MOH stated in a…
National standards needed for long-term care
Letter to the Editor: This year the COVID-19 pandemic has shown we can no longer afford to ignore the long-standing issues with long-term care and…
Premier’s statement on New Year’s Day
Letter to the Editor As 2020 comes to a close, people around the province and the globe reflect on a year of hardship and heartbreak….
A letter home for Christmas
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary Dear Mom: It’s Day 287 of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s two days before Christmas. The shutdowns and closures…
State of emergency extended to Jan. 5
The Province of British Columbia today formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers…
Fees temporarily capped for food delivery services
Restaurants and hospitality businesses that are experiencing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic will be provided with immediate relief from the fees charged by food…