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I think I got Omicron — it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

I think I got Omicron — it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

As the Omicron strain burns through the population, COVID-19 continues to lead to some strange and hard-to-explain symptoms.
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Here's how many people refused to comply with Canada's face mask rules on planes in 2021

Here's how many people refused to comply with Canada's face mask rules on planes in 2021

And also how many people tried to present PCR tests that were positive for COVID-19. 😧
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Insurance isn't enough: Governments need to do better on natural disaster resilience

Insurance isn't enough: Governments need to do better on natural disaster resilience

Although insurance is important in natural disaster recovery, government and property owners also play an important role in protecting Canadians against the impact of catastrophic weather events.
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First Nation leaders say B.C. implementation of UNDRIP is too slow

First Nation leaders say B.C. implementation of UNDRIP is too slow

Leaders call on province to apply 'same level of political will' seen on wildfire and flooding front to tackle issue of legislative development.
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Cat rescuer uses 100-foot crane to bring down feline trapped in Colwood tree

Cat rescuer uses 100-foot crane to bring down feline trapped in Colwood tree

By the time he was hoisted up about 70 feet, the cat “just jumped into his lap."
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These B.C. communities did not see their property values increase

These B.C. communities did not see their property values increase

Tiny district of Taylor in northeastern B.C. saw detached home properties decrease in value
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Keeping B.C. schools open 'highest priority': Dr. Bonnie Henry

Keeping B.C. schools open 'highest priority': Dr. Bonnie Henry

Province's top doc reiterates that schools are not a major source of transmission in B.C.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry warns businesses should anticipate having a third of their workforce absent

Dr. Bonnie Henry warns businesses should anticipate having a third of their workforce absent

"Our challenge across the board in the next few weeks will be dealing with high numbers of people who are off ill," she said.
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B.C. friends dole out over $75K in donations to help flooded farmers

B.C. friends dole out over $75K in donations to help flooded farmers

Community members have stepped up in a big way to help victims of November's floods.
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BC Wildfire Service accepting applications for next summer

BC Wildfire Service accepting applications for next summer

In anticipation of summer 2022, the BC Wildfire Service is seeking to hire wildfire firefighters across the province.
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