Category Archives: British Columbia

Langford, B.C., offers residents down payment grants to spur homebuyer affordability
LANGFORD, B.C. - The Victoria-area city of Langford is offering a helping hand to those who have a dream of owning their own home by providing a five per cent down payment on their purchase. Langford ...
Oct 24, 2021

B.C. lifting COVID-19 restrictions but not everyone ready to resume usual gatherings
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is set to lift capacity restrictions on gatherings across much of the province Monday, though some say not everyone will be ready to party like it's early 2020 while still...
Oct 24, 2021

Canadian ski resorts face labour shortage, government slow to issue working visas
VANCOUVER - Canadian ski resorts that rely heavily on international workers are steadying themselves for a labour shortage this winter as the visa approval process by the federal government slows. Wit...
Oct 23, 2021

B.C. school boards told to determine their own vaccine policy for staff
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Education Ministry has released new guidelines to help school boards with COVID-19 vaccination policies, leaving any final decisions up to the respective boards. The mini...
Oct 22, 2021

Guidelines created for implementing vaccine requirements at B.C. schools
VICTORIA, B.C. - A five-point plan has been released to help guide school authorities in British Columbia that wish to implement a vaccination requirement for teachers and staff.An advisory group cons...
Oct 22, 2021

B.C. Liberals deny leadership bid by Aaron Gunn for views "inconsistent" with party
VANCOUVER - A prospective candidate for leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party has been denied the opportunity to officially enter the race. Party officials say Aaron Gunn's application to ent...
Oct 22, 2021

Unionized LifeLabs workers in British Columbia to take job action
BURNABY, B.C. - The union representing some workers at LifeLabs, the largest provider of medical laboratory services in British Columbia, says its members plan to take job action. The B.C. General Emp...
Oct 22, 2021

Proof of vaccination will be required for Greater Vernon 2022 B.C. Winter Games
VERNON B.C. - Visitors, volunteers and participants in the Greater Vernon 2022 B.C. Winter Games will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.The B.C. Games Society Board of ...
Oct 22, 2021

Kelowna announces vaccination policy for staff
KELOWNA B.C. - Kelowna is the latest B.C. city to introduce mandatory vaccines for its employees.The city said on Friday all staff will need to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 13 as a condition of employm...
Oct 22, 2021

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council seeks safety upgrade for B.C. harbour after crashes
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - The council that advocates for 14 First Nations on Vancouver Island is demanding Transport Canada review the laws, regulations and policies governing harbour activity in Tofino, B...
Oct 22, 2021