Op/Ed: Laying the groundwork for tourism to come back strongly
The tourism industry is a major economic engine and job creator for people in British Columbia. Despite the deep and sudden impacts of COVID-19 on the sector, B.C.’s tourism leaders were quick to put the greater good of our communities above anything else. To assist in the pandemic response, many hotels throughout the province swiftly […]
BC COVID-19 SPEAK: Your story, our future - share with us!
“BC COVID-19 SPEAK: Your story, our future” is a population health survey to understand citizen experiences, knowledge and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health and government leaders have made significant decisions impacting every aspect of our lives in recent weeks. As we move through our pandemic response, ...
Found remains confirmed to be those of missing man
The found remains discovered in a rural area of Quesnel on May 6, 2020 have been confirmed to be that of a man reported missing to the Quesnel RCMP. Investigators from the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit, in partnership with the BC Coroners Service have now confirmed the remains are that of Louis Korkowski. (Link...
Excessive speeders force BC RCMP to return to pre-COVID-19 enforcement levels
On Friday, May 15, Supt. Holly Turton, Officer in Charge of BC RCMP Traffic Services announced that traffic enforcement would be returning to pre-COVID-19 levels in light of a noticeable spike in excessive speed offences. This announcement coincided with Canada Road Safety Week and the month of May High Risk Driving Campaign....
Horgan calls on residents to speak out against racism in BC, as it spikes during pandemic
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement about racist activity in British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic: “Everyone has a right to live without fear of violence or discrimination. Yet we are hearing disturbing stories of a rise in anti-Asian racist behaviour since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic....
BC RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime investigation leads to a Health Canada seizure of 1,500 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits
The COVID-19 Fraud Response Team of the BC RCMP, in partnership with Health Canada, acted on a tip from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre that unauthorized COVID-19 test kits were being sold online to unsuspecting British Columbians. Health Canada inspectors, assisted by members of the RCMP, seized more than 1,500 unauthorized...
Helping rural, remote and Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19
A new collaborative framework will help ensure people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in B.C. have access to critical health care they can count on to meet their unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. “People living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities have unique challenges...
Teck creates fund to help with COVID-19
VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2020: Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) today announced the creation of a $20-million fund to support COVID-19 response and future recovery efforts. This funding will go to support critical social initiatives and increased healthcare capacity, including procuring one million masks to be donated for ...
Applications open for temporary rental supplement
Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement. “This crisis is putting pressure on people across B.C. We’re helping British Columbians get through this by halting evictions so renters will not lose their home. We’re helping them pay...
New virtual mental health supports for COVID-19 on the way
To ensure British Columbians have increased access to vital mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province has announced $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and launch new services to support British Columbians. “If you are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or disconnected...
