Do not plant mystery seeds received in mail, warns CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating unsolicited packages of seedsVictoria News Staff / July 31, 2020
Month: July 2020
Abused dog rescued on Vancouver Island is now a happy hound
Adopted owner grateful for staff at WAVERick Stiebel / July 31, 2020
Not enough science to back return-to-school plan, says White Rock dad
Bernard Trest and his son have launched a Facebook page to rally parents with similar concernsTracy Holmes / July 31, 2020
B.C.’s daily COVID-19 case count jumps to 50
One new care facility outbreak reported in BurnabyTom Fletcher / July 31, 2020
Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society modifies annual golf tournament for COVID-19
Society first looked at hosting virtual eventLauren Collins / July 31, 2020
B.C. health-care workers asked to share experiences of racism as part of independent probe
The survey is part of an independent investigation on discrimination in healthcareRebecca Dyok, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / July 31, 2020
No charges laid following motor vehicle accident involving Langley RCMP officer
Crash occurred July 1, 2019 between an off-duty cop driving an SUV and a motorcyclistRyan Uytdewilligen / July 31, 2020
Surrey teacher hopes Ministry of Education will change return-to-school plan
‘My ideal would be that I go back to a classroom where everybody’s wearing masks,’ says Lizanne FosterLauren Collins / July 31, 2020
‘People should be aware these are taxable benefits’: Tax-planning for CERB
Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides workers who lost their jobs or most of their hours with $500 per weekThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
White Rock woman crocheting ‘ear savers’ for frontline workers
Lois Millman said mandate of Canada-wide effort to help has expandedTracy Holmes / July 31, 2020
Temperature records broken during heat wave in Southern Interior
Lytton was the hottest place in the province on ThursdayBlack Press Media Staff / July 31, 2020
National COVID-19 exposure alert app now available to download
Right now, the app is only linked to Ontario’s health systemAshley Wadhwani / July 31, 2020
21,000 small businesses in B.C. at risk of closure due to COVID-19: survey
Sectors like hospitality hardest hit, while others like agriculture and construction remain more stable.Black Press Media Staff / July 31, 2020
Someone stole a portable toilet meant for truckers along Highway 3 in Kootenays
Maintenance company makes callout for portable washroom to be returnedAshley Wadhwani / July 31, 2020
Husband of Abbotsford councillor apologizes for ‘All Lives Matter’ comment
Arnold Falk now says he ‘misunderstood’ phrasePatrick Penner / July 31, 2020
Economy grew 4.5% in May, Statistics Canada says
Motor vehicle and car sales contributed the most to the retail growthThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
B.C. Hydro’s Site C set back by COVID-19, foundation changes
Peace River diversion still on track for this fallTom Fletcher / July 31, 2020
Salmonella cases in Western and Central Canada linked to U.S.-grown red onions
PHAC says Canadian-grown red onions are not affected by the advisoryThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
Bail hearing delayed again for man accused in Rideau Hall gate-ramming
Corey Hurren faces 21 weapons charges and one of threatening Prime Minister Justin TrudeauThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
Mining and exploration industries donate $100K to B.C. food banks
Demand continues to grow as pandemic drags onThom Barker / July 31, 2020