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2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

Province now preparing a more broad mandate for all health-care workers.
COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

Measure comes as K-12 students also required to wear masks in classroom
Vancouver police seek witnesses to hit and run which left man with serious head injury

Vancouver police seek witnesses to hit and run which left man with serious head injury

Vancouver police believe the suspect’s vehicle is either a black pick-up truck or black SUV
Vancouver police investigate fatal crash near Jericho Beach

Vancouver police investigate fatal crash near Jericho Beach

Vancouver police are investigating a crash that has claimed the life of a man near Jericho Beach. Police say officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a man driving erratically Sunday night.
Vancouver police gang task force arrest alleged 'Top Six' gang member

Vancouver police gang task force arrest alleged 'Top Six' gang member

Vancouver police say charges have been approved against a 22-year-old alleged gang member who police say they believe is involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict.
"It's lifesaving": B.C. dispatcher encourages hikers, skiers to download new app

"It's lifesaving": B.C. dispatcher encourages hikers, skiers to download new app

VANCOUVER — As winter weather approaches, North Vancouver RCMP emergency dispatcher Jodie Cohan is encouraging all British Columbians, especially those who venture into the backcountry, to download geolocation technology called What3Words.
Vancouver police charge alleged gang member with uttering threats

Vancouver police charge alleged gang member with uttering threats

Vancouver police say charges against a 29-year-old Vancouver man for allegedly uttering threats have been approved.
COVID-19 vaccine registration open for kids aged 5-11, say B.C. health officials

COVID-19 vaccine registration open for kids aged 5-11, say B.C. health officials

VANCOUVER — B.C. health officials say parents can now register their children aged five to 11 for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Up to 15 cm of snow expected on B.C.'s Interior highways Sunday: Environment Canada

Up to 15 cm of snow expected on B.C.'s Interior highways Sunday: Environment Canada

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is cautioning people travelling to the province's Interior over Thanksgiving weekend to prepare for winter weather conditions.
YVR unveils plan to reach net zero emissions by 2030

YVR unveils plan to reach net zero emissions by 2030

The airport authority emits between 10-12,000 carbon emissions each year