BY GERRY CHIDIAC Lessons in Learning Growing up Christian in an affluent society, there was a passage from scripture that always left me perplexed: “No […]
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VICTORIA – As of Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, 84.8% (4,228,684) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – With coastal and southwestern B.C. facing heavy rainfall while recovering from severe flooding, the province is extending the temporary measure to prioritize fuel […]
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, 91.1% (4,223,237) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following statement regarding a new variant of […]
VICTORIA – As of Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, 90.9% (4,214,774) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
Based on data until the end of September, B.C.’s deficit is projected at $1.7 billion – a substantial reduction from the $9.7-billion deficit originally estimated […]
Paper Excellence today warned that its customers may see pulp and paper delivery delays due to ongoing supply chain disruption in North America and particularly […]
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, 90.9% (4,213,371) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – To help keep people safe and re-establish the movement of critical goods and services following severe flooding and landslides, the Province is taking […]
VICTORA – A route to the southern interior of British Columbia is open for goods movement and people travelling for essential purposes only, using Highway […]
VICTORIA – As of Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, 90.8% (4,209,651) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – As of Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, 90.8% (4,207,832) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – As of Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, 90.7% (4,206,179) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to mitigate impacts on transportation networks and movement of essential goods and supplies, […]
Prince George-Mackenzie MP Mike Morris is blasting Victoria for its handling of ongoing blockades on the Morice River Forest Service Road which have stranded more […]
VICTORIA – As of Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, 90.7% (4,204,465) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
Students in northern B.C. will be able to earn a master of applied science in engineering degree, which is the first of its kind to […]
As of Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, 90.7% (4,203,257) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and […]
John Howard Society Pacific (JHSP), the BC/Yukon not-for-profit organization working with people with complex needs facing multiple barriers, is changing its name to Connective. The […]
November 14–20 is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week across Canada. This annual observance raises awareness nationwide about the issues facing victims and survivors of […]
BY GERRY CHIDIAC Lessons in Learning Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tells us, “Trust is the glue of life. […]
VICTORIA – As of Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, 90.5% (4,195,116) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
In his latest study, UBC Northern Medical Program Professor Dr. Russ Callaghan has found that the 2018 legalization of cannabis in Canada was not associated […]
VANCOUVER – Due to updates to the Provincial Immunization Registry (PIR), the data on vaccinations administered to the B.C. population is not available today. On […]
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, 90.3% (4,184,112) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
BY GERRY CHIDIAC Lessons in Learning Most people would agree that evil exists, yet very few of us understand it. We find it convenient to […]
VICTORIA – As of Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, 90.2% (4,179,061) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
British Columbians have a new interactive tool to help them better understand the health risks of indoor radon. The interactive map developed by the BC […]
VICTORIA – British Columbians can now access the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel. Starting Oct. 30, 2021, this proof of vaccination will be […]
PRINCE GEORGE – Travellers in the North can soon look forward to a smooth crossing over Willow River Bridge as the contract has been awarded […]
NEW WESTMINSTER – The latest class of B.C. sheriff recruits has graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) in New Westminster. The newest […]
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer has extended the mask mandate that requires masks be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. The […]
The BC Liberals need to take a different tack if they want to win the next provincial election, says leadership candidate Val Litwin. “The B.C. […]
VICTORIA – As of Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, 89.8% (4,160,780) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
Premier John Horgan will undergo surgery Friday to examine a lump in his neck. He issued the following statement today: “After noticing a lump in […]
VICTORIA – As of Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, 89.7% (4,157,816) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – As of Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, 89.6% (4,155,181) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, 89.6% (4,152,455) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – The members of the 2021 Electoral Boundaries Commission tasked with recommending provincial electoral boundaries before the next election have been appointed. The Government […]
VICTORIA – As of Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, 89.3% (4,138,787) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
This month, ICBC and police are launching a pedestrian safety campaign to urge pedestrians and drivers to stay safe as crashes involving pedestrians nearly double […]
VICTORIA – As of Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, 89.2% (4,136,000) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – People in British Columbia are being encouraged to protect themselves and those around them against influenza this year by getting a flu shot. […]
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, 89.2% (4,133,755) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – As of Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, 89.0% (4,123,354) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
Tech startup Aplicar is the world’s smartest platform for studying abroad and the brainchild of Arvinder Billing. Originally from a small rural village in India, Billing came […]
British Columbians whose properties were impacted by the 2021 wildfires are asked to connect with BC Assessment for assistance in determining their property’s accurate status. […]
KITIMAT – In a major milestone for Rio Tinto’s Kemano T2 hydro-power project in British Columbia, the tunnel boring machine has broken through to complete […]
With more than a million species at risk of extinction, countries must work now to achieve a sustainable future for people and the planet, Secretary-General António Guterres told leaders attending the UN […]
Four First Nations communities in northern B.C. are receiving provincial funding for well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities. The money comes from […]
VICTORIA – As of Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, 88.4% (4,098,733) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is supporting the effort to increase vaccination rates throughout the province by making COVID-19 vaccination a requirement for B.C. public […]
Arianna Laley is very aware of B.C. wildfires and the devastation they leave in their wake. Her mother, Aimy, is involved with Northern Fires, a […]
VICTORIA – With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. […]
VANCOUVER – The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro have launched BC Hydro’s new five-year electrification plan. The plan will make it easier and […]
VICTORIA – Starting Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, the BC Vaccine Card will be the only acceptable proof of vaccination for British Columbians to enjoy certain […]
The millions of British Columbia residents accessing their B.C. Vaccine Cards this month are following a public health practice that dates back centuries, according to […]
VICTORIA – As of Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, 87% (4,031,909) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]
VICTORIA – As of Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, 86.0% (3,985,159) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 […]