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B.C.'s road to recovery: Big energy projects await return to full power

By Nelson Bennett Some B.C. megaprojects don’t need to restart because they never stopped Unlike other sectors, like hospitality and retail, big energy projects underway in B.C. have not been forced into a wholesale shutdown by the COVID-19 pandemic, since they were deemed essential, although a number of them with large work camps have had […]

Ottawa earmarks $252m to bolster food security

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver Funding falls short of industry requests The federal government is seeding the country’s farmers and food sector with $252 million in funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday (May 5) $125 million of that figure will go towards beef and pork producers […]

Majority agree with provincial plans to ease lockdown restrictions

By Mario Canseco / Glacier Media Only 13 per cent of those surveyed think it would be wise to allow live sporting events As most Canadian municipalities begin their eighth week of lockdown, pressure is building for to develop plans to restart the economy. Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about the state of […]

Schools, parents both on learning curve with COVID-era education

By Jane Seyd / North Shore News Move to online learning has been a challenge Some parents of North Vancouver students are feeling overwhelmed with trying to help their kids through online schooling while others say their kids are bored and are asking for more from the schools. Comments from parents are being heard at […]

B.C. study shows warning labels on alcohol decrease sales

By Glen Korstrom / Business in Vancouver Study led by University of Victoria researchers focused on a test in Whitehorse Warning labels help decrease alcohol sales and help drinkers remember national drinking guidelines, according to a study by the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), which examined an experiment in Whitehorse, […]

Driver injured after losing control of motorcycle near Cayoosh Creek

By Brandon Barrett Police Briefs: Abbotsford man caught driving while prohibited A driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries last week after losing control of her motorcycle north of Joffre Lakes, police said in a release. At approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, Pemberton RCMP responded to the incident near Cayoosh Creek.…

B.C. looking for ‘sweet spot’ when it comes to opening province back up

By Cindy E. Harnett/Times Colonist Safe contacts could double from current levels and still be manageable if done right, says Dr. Bonnie Henry Safe contacts could double from current levels and still be manageable if done right, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday, as she unveiled new data on COVID-19 in B.C. “Our […]

Giant hornet stings like ‘red-hot thumbtacks,’ says Island man who knows firsthand

By Carla Wilson/Times Colonist Officials in B.C. and Washington state worry that the apex predators could be building underground nests A Nanaimo man stung at least seven times by Asian giant hornets likens it to having “red-hot thumbtacks being driven into the flesh,” while another Island man compares a sting to being hit in the […]

Are you prepared for an emergency?

By Braden Dupuis May 3 to 9 marks Emergency Preparedness Week; RMOW encourages locals to take action May 3 to 9 marks the 25th anniversary of Emergency Preparedness Week, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is encouraging residents to take action. “COVID-19 reminds us that emergencies are unexpected, but proactive measures can be taken […]

B.C. nurses, doctors cite protective equipment shortage, safety concerns

By Jeremy Hainsworth / Glacier Media Ministry said ‘significant effort’ made to obtain sufficient protective gear B.C.’s nurses and doctors have added their voices to those of those across the country who say there are insufficient amounts of personal protective equipment (PPE) for those on the frontline of the pandemic response. “Nurses are getting only […]

Rain helps douse Upper Squamish Valley fire

By Steven Chua / The Squamish Chief Authorities won’t call it out until a thermal scan is done later this week Rain over the weekend helped with the battle against the Upper Squamish Valley fire, but authorities won’t call it out until they’ve confirmed it with a thermal scan. A scan of the Magee Road […]

Truthful conversations part of riding out pandemic

By Jeremy Hainsworth / Glacier Media 53% of British Columbians experiencing negative feelings Despite use of pandemic-driven video-conferencing to keep people connected, Canadians’ feelings of isolation are higher than ever, new national mental health statistics indicate. The Canadian Mental Health Association in partnership with connectivity firm Maru/Matchbox found in a survey that British Columbians are […]

Four Seasons Whistler

mommytravels.net – While on a Mercedes drive I had a chance to stay at the Four Seasons Whistler, a high end luxury lodge. Staying here was so peaceful, read on to see why I enjoyed staying at this 5-star luxury hotel … Tweeted by @MeaganWristen https://twitter.com/MeaganWristen/status/1256746553580060674

Village of Pemberton council preview for Tuesday, May 5

By Dan Falloon First look: Five Year Financial Plan; Tax Rates Bylaw; Sunstone development Here’s a quick look at what you can expect at the Village of Pemberton (VOP) council meeting on May 5. After an in-camera session at 5 p.m., the public portion of the meeting is set to kick off at 5:30 pm.…

B.C.'s road to recovery: Province's fashion retailers face multiple barriers

By Glen Korstrom Insiders differ on when they think B.C. government will allow non-essential stores to reopen Retailers in B.C. face major changes to the shopping experience they offer when fashion boutiques reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic eases. Many fashion retailers have closed partly because customers want to try on clothing, which poses the threat […]