Provincial News
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 07 2020
To support British Columbians who need a place to self-isolate and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Province is partnering with local governments, non-profits and the hotel industry.
So far, more than 900 spaces have been secured at 23 sites including hotels, motels and community centres throughout B.C.
by The Fraser Institute on Monday Apr 06 2020
By Jake Fuss and Alex Whalen, The Fraser Institute
If you’ve gone to the supermarket recently, you might have noticed that several items are in short supply.
by Contributor on Saturday Apr 04 2020
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of noon on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Cases:
by Contributor on Friday Apr 03 2020
As part of British Columbia’s emergency novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response plan, the Province is partnering with the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) to launch EquipCare BC to help seniors in long-term care and assisted living homes.
by Contributor on Thursday Apr 02 2020
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
“We are announcing 55 new cases, for a total of 1,121 cases in British Columbia.
by Contributor on Thursday Apr 02 2020
In support of the BC education sector’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of in-school classes, the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA) is now offering BC teachers free access to the online resource and collaboration platform BetterEducate.
by Contributor on Thursday Apr 02 2020
Students attending British Columbia’s 25 public post-secondary institutions, who are experiencing emergency financial pressures, will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million in emergency financial assistance.
by Interior Health Authority on Thursday Apr 02 2020
The Chief Medical Health Officer (MHO) at Interior Health (IH) has issued an order for all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios, or similar personal training facilities whether indoors or outdoors to close as of April 2, 2020.
by Contributor on Wednesday Apr 01 2020
The results demonstrate people support new measures to protect them financially:
by Contributor on Wednesday Apr 01 2020
The Province has partnered with the Digital Technology Supercluster and the Business Council of British Columbia to create the COVID-19 Supply Hub, a made-in-B.C. online platform to co-ordinate, source and expedite medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for provincial health authorities to support front-line health workers fighting COVID-19.
