FINLAYSON: COVID-related job losses concentrated in urban areas… especially Metro Vancouver
The biggest job losses, in absolute terms, have been in Metro VancouverWire Service / September 30, 2020
Month: September 2020
Game over: Toronto Blue Jays ousted from MLB playoffs after 8-2 loss to Rays
Tampa Bay sweeps wild-card matchup in two straight gamesThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Two new COVID-19 cases announced in Interior Health region
The total number of cases in the region is at 533Twila Amato / September 30, 2020
BC Parks Foundation has collected 950,000 wildlife pics, thanks to outdoor enthusiasts
Foundation launched B.C.’s Big Nature Challenge to learn, understand conservation needsJanelle Swift / September 30, 2020
B.C. counts 125 new COVID-19 cases, up to 1,284 active
No new deaths or health care facility outbreaksTom Fletcher / September 30, 2020
Health Canada green-lights rapid COVID-19 test
Health Canada approved the BCube test from Hyris Ltd. in the United Kingdom Sept. 23The Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
6 puppies rescued in mass seizure on Princeton farm die from illness: BC SPCA
Of the 97 distressed horses, cats and dogs seized, most of the puppies suffered from parvoJen Zielinski / September 30, 2020
U.S. boater fined $1,000 for violation of Quarantine Act
49-year-old man entered Canada to visit girlfriend in SurreyNick Greenizan / September 30, 2020
British Columbians divulge worst driving habits in survey
Finder.com looks into dangerous and reckless driving habits across the countryAshley Wadhwani / September 30, 2020
B.C. VOTES 2020: Businesses now owe $6 billion in deferred tax payments
COVID-19 relief from remittance to province ends with SeptemberTom Fletcher / September 30, 2020
Long-term care study credits fewer COVID deaths in B.C. than Ont. to funding, policy
The study was published Wednesday in the Canadian Medical Association JournalThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
COVID-19 cases rising in Indigenous communities across Canada
Reopening schools and businesses and places where physical distancing is not possible are all factors in the riseThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Debate about televised political debates heats up after U.S. presidential ‘dumpster fire’
Americans and Canadians alike are no strangers to the political dinThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Work underway on converting Kumsheen Secondary to K–12 school
Naming process for new school to be carried out by community this fallBarbara Roden / September 30, 2020
Free household hazardous waste round-up coming to Cache Creek
Event gives residents a chance to safely dispose of dangerous materialsBarbara Roden / September 30, 2020
Village of Ashcroft receives award at 2020 UBCM conference
Ashcroft recognized for Excellence in Asset Management for homegrown programBarbara Roden / September 30, 2020
Clinton Community Garden a big blooming success this summer
Rebuilding year saw new facilities added, and bundles of produce donated to the Clinton food bankBarbara Roden / September 30, 2020
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the Ashcroft slough and RV bylawsWire Service / September 30, 2020
Record numbers requesting mail-in vote package for BC election
Plus upcoming AGMs, free webinars, Clinton seeks more firefighters, and moreBarbara Roden / September 30, 2020
Argument abounds at contentious Cache Creek council meeting
Coun. Pittman stripped of deputy mayor appointment following heated exchangeBarbara Roden / September 30, 2020