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Surrey approves bylaw to ban single-use shopping bags, foam cups, other plastics

Surrey approves bylaw to ban single-use shopping bags, foam cups, other plastics

SURREY, B.C. — Plastic shopping bags, foam cups and takeout containers should soon be banned in Surrey, B.C. Councillors have adopted a bylaw that would seek provincial permission to ban single-use plastic items. The B.C.
'Normal to feel anxious,' doctor says as COVID-19 worries hit young adults

'Normal to feel anxious,' doctor says as COVID-19 worries hit young adults

B.C. government, Fraser Health offer mental health supports for post-secondary students, and other British Columbians struggling during the coronavirus pandemic
Thousands still without power after winter arrives in B.C. with a whallop

Thousands still without power after winter arrives in B.C. with a whallop

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro crews worked through the night to restore power to thousands of customers in southern British Columbia following a wicked snow and wind storm that arrived on the first day of winter.
All B.C. health regions have received shipment of COVID-19 vaccine: top doctor

All B.C. health regions have received shipment of COVID-19 vaccine: top doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says every regional health authority has received doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Dr.
Multiple incidents close Coquihalla Highway on Monday as winter storm hits area

Multiple incidents close Coquihalla Highway on Monday as winter storm hits area

MERRITT, B.C. — The Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia was closed in both directions between Hope and Merritt on Monday afternoon because of multiple incidents.
COVID-19 'levelling' but at a high plateau

COVID-19 'levelling' but at a high plateau

1,667 new cases of COVID-19 infection and 41 new deaths in B.C. over the last three days, provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says
Newfoundland and Labrador film 'Little Orphans' wins top prize in Whistler

Newfoundland and Labrador film 'Little Orphans' wins top prize in Whistler

WHISTLER, B.C. — A Newfoundland and Labrador film about the agonizing disorderliness of family took home a tidy sum and the top prize at this year's Whistler Film Festival.
B.C. churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

B.C. churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

The B.C. government provides churches and other religious buildings automatic statutory property tax exemptions while local municipalities may also provide additional property tax relief
Churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

Churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

B.C. Humanist Association says public health order violations by places of worship demonstrate need for public benefits test for tax breaks
B.C. on track for record-breaking year for illicit overdose deaths: coroner

B.C. on track for record-breaking year for illicit overdose deaths: coroner

VICTORIA — British Columbia is facing a record-breaking year for overdose deaths and the provincial coroner is urging caution as the illicit drug supply grows more toxic.