Abbotsford’s Conair begins airtanker transformation
Aerial firefighting company creating Q400AT airtanker in advance of local forest fire seasonBen Lypka / February 26, 2021
Month: February 2021
COVID: 589 new cases in B.C., and 7 new deaths
No new outbreaks being reported Feb. 26Zoe Ducklow / February 26, 2021
WestJet to lay off undisclosed number of pilots amid labour negotiations
Airlines have been in negotiations with feds for months about a sector-specific aid packageThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
Vancouver man sentenced to 29 months, fined $645K for tax evasion, forgery
Michael Sholz reportedly forged documents to support ineligible tax credits linked to homeownershipThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
B.C. Liberal party to choose next leader in February 2022
Candidates have until Nov. 30 to declare whether they are runningThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
Defence chief’s leave shows how seriously misconduct allegations are taken, PM says
Trudeau says more must be done to ensure workplaces are free of harassment and intimidationThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
Economists predict slight rebound and moderate growth for B.C. economy in 2021
B.C. on track for real GDP growth of 4.7% this year and 4.3% next year, before growth slowsThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
VIDEO: Mounties charge suspect for tripping elderly woman near Metrotown in April
32-year-old Hayun Song is accused of causing bodily harm to an 84-year-old using her walkerSarah Grochowski / February 26, 2021
Death threats mount against Dr. Bonnie Henry, sparking condemnation from Horgan, Dix
Henry has become a staple on televisions in homes across British Columbia since January 2020Ashley Wadhwani / February 26, 2021
Bryan Adams gives shout out to North Shore hospital
The singer’s mom was in Lions Gate Hospital for careZoe Ducklow / February 26, 2021
Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin autographed and coming to B.C. stores
This summer 100 bottles will be available to the public for purchase across five B.C. liquor storesSarah Grochowski / February 26, 2021
VIDEO: Vancouver officers under review for allegedly laughing, taking pictures next to dead body
Two officers were caught on video by a local beachgoer Wednesday morning in Stanley ParkSarah Grochowski / February 26, 2021
‘Stay local’: Dr. Henry shoots down spring break travel for British Columbians
B.C. is reportedly working with other provincial governments to determine March break policiesSarah Grochowski / February 26, 2021
B.C. youth calls 911 after accruing $7K in online gaming charges
‘Police spoke with the student about appropriate times to call 911’James Smith / February 26, 2021
OP-ED: 1 year into pandemic, B.C.’s tourism sector hopes for a light at the end of the tunnel
Only about 17 per cent of businesses have been operating as usual in B.C.Wire Service / February 26, 2021
B.C. to go ahead with Site C dam, with new $16B budget and delayed to 2025
Reviews recommend more oversight, beefed up foundation stability workZoe Ducklow / February 26, 2021
Possible miscarriage of justice in B.C. woman’s conviction in toddler drowning: prosecutor
Tammy Bouvette was originally charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty in 2013 to the lesser chargeThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
Union asks why an elementary school mask rule wouldn’t work in B.C. if it does elsewhere
B.C. education minister announced expansion of mask-wearing rules in middle, high school but not elementary studentsThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
Canada approves use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine
The country joins more than a dozen others in giving the shot the green lightThe Canadian Press / February 26, 2021
Cooking with fresh, seasonal, local food
A Q&A with Executive Chef Ken Nakano, Inn at Laurel PointWire Service / February 26, 2021