Catherine Garrett

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Stats Can: Indigenous people 5 to 17 times more likely to die in a fire

A new Statistics Canada study shows Indigenous people across Canada are much more likely to die in a fire compared to the rest of the population. The study, commissioned by...

Covid19 update: Overnight summer camps put on hold; BC reports 11 new cases

British Columbia Health Officials have announced 11 new cases of Covid-19 today (May 30) for 2,573. For the third day this week there have been no deaths recorded, as 164...

B.C. Confirms 16 New Cases Over May Long Weekend

There have been an additional 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in the B.C. since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 2,444. Two more people died as a result of...

Additional $500k in Funding Given to Family Caregivers of BC to Support Seniors

As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1 million to help support caregivers...

Province authorises $2,000 fine for price gouging, secondary reselling of medical supplies

The provincial government is cracking down on inflating prices and those who choose to resell medical equipment under the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General...

11 New Covid-19 Fatalities in B.C. as Province Nears 1,500 Total Cases

According to BC Health Officials, 11 patients have died from COVID-19 since their last update on Saturday. Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, links the majority of the deaths to...

92 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in BC, 45% of Cases Recovered

In the latest briefing on Covid-19 in British Columbia, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix identified 92 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing...

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B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.

Mount Sentinel graduate Phoenix Allen Named 2025 Schulich Leader

Mount Sentinel Secondary School (MSS) graduate Phoenix Allen has been named a 2025 Schulich Leader, securing a $100,000 scholarship to study math at Queens University.
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