Case of COVID-19 at Maple Ridge high school may be new variant
Maple Ridge testing centre closed Monday as Garibaldi students, staff to be testedNeil Corbett / January 31, 2021
Month: January 2021
Frustration grows amid restaurateurs over lack of data linking industry to COVID-19
B.C. is one of few jurisdictions allowing indoor dining in second waveThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
NHL’s road trips looking a lot different in 2021
Travelling players and coaches are allowed in the airport, hotel and arena — that’s itThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Novavax submits vaccine for approval as Ottawa seeks EU reassurances on export rules
The app comes after Ottawa finalized an agreement with the company for 52 million doses of the vaccineThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
COVID-19 clinics for ‘long haulers’ aim to treat patients stuck in limbo
Symptoms that are similar to disabling chronic fatigue syndrome may continue for a few weeks or monthsThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Over 1,500 COVID orders issued after workplace inspections: WorkSafeBC
That’s up from 300 orders in JulyKatya Slepian / January 31, 2021
Dix says review launched after stillbirth leads to allegations of racism at Kitimat hospital
B.C. apologized for widespread racism in the health-care system after a report last NovemberThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Host arrested, attendees fined $17K after alleged party in Vancouver penthouse
More than 70 people were issued fines for breaking COVID rulesKatya Slepian / January 31, 2021
Surrey RCMP officer arrested, criminal investigation launched
BC RCMP say officer was suspended, but are not releasing details of allegationsAaron Hinks / January 31, 2021
Grandparents, researchers, friends: 20,000 people in Canada have died of COVID-19
It’s been just over a year since Canada recorded its first case of the virusThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Meet the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
A pickup this versatile just might be all the truck that’s neededWire Service / January 31, 2021
Payette resignation shines light on generous pension, expense account for former GGs
As a former governor general, she’s entitled to an annual pension of nearly $150,000The Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Ramp up Canadian vaccine manufacturing, says COVID-19 task force health adviser
Expert says variants, other pandemics mean that more vaccines will be neededThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Terror list a ‘problematic’ way to fight white supremacists, civil society groups say
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh disputed the notion the terror list could harm minorities or racialized groupsThe Canadian Press / January 31, 2021
Canucks extend win streak to 4 after grounding Jets 4-1
Vancouver ends 10-game losing skid against WinnipegThe Canadian Press / January 30, 2021
Driver in head-on crash in Surrey was suffering possible drug overdose
This marks the third drug-impaired driving incident in a week, Surrey RCMP sayLauren Collins / January 30, 2021
B.C. fisherman reels in a whopper while on call with surgeon
Murray Zelt gets lucky, catching ‘trophy type of fish’Kelly Sinoski / January 30, 2021
Road to hearing again takes an experimental detour for Vancouver Island man
Remote cochlear clinic offers shorter commute for patients like Duncan’s Alan HoltSarah Simpson / January 30, 2021
Gilligan’s Podcast: tales of Mary Ann and more with co-owner of the ‘SS Minnow’
Podcast: Quality Foods founding partner a co-owner of iconic ‘Gilligan’s Island’ boatPQB News Staff / January 30, 2021
Unofficial holidays: Here’s what people are celebrating for the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 6
Thank a Mail Carrier Day, Work Naked Day and Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day all coming up this weekJenna Hauck / January 30, 2021