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Province hikes COVID-19 public safety fines

Fines for promoting and attending gatherings that contravene the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order just got more expensive. Effective immediately, an amendment to the Violation…

Elk Valley RCMP issue quarantine and EPA fines

Elk Valley RCMP remain vigilant around Quarantine Act (QUA) and Emergency Program Act violations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. On February 16, RCMP received a report…

Suspension of limitation periods ends March 25

A temporary suspension of limitation periods to commence court proceedings in British Columbia will end March 25. On Dec. 22, 2020, the province announced a…

State of emergency extended to March 16

The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers…

Changes allow emailed documents between landlords and tenants

The B.C. government is amending regulations to allow email as a method of service between landlords and tenants, making it easier for people to participate…

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…