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Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can now be ordered and paid for online, following changes to provincial rules, but they still have to be picked up from the retail store.
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
Lund waterworks wants to transfer ownership to qathet Regional District

Lund waterworks wants to transfer ownership to qathet Regional District

Regional district left with many questions
qathet Regional District planning committee to review water bottling

qathet Regional District planning committee to review water bottling

Regional district will consider policy
Response fund provides money to Powell River organizations

Response fund provides money to Powell River organizations

Third round of grants awarded bringing total to more than $116,000
Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

The B.C. government invites First Nations to share their experiences as way of tackling racism in healthcare facilities.
Parents start petition against 'full' B.C. school return

Parents start petition against 'full' B.C. school return

A collection of parents have started a petition to keep the return to B.C. schools on optional or voluntary basis in September.
Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

New order gives priority to medical-assured loading passengers
Premier releases BC Day statement

Premier releases BC Day statement

John Horgan recognizes statutory holiday with message to residents of the province
‘Don’t pass around drinks, smokes, tokes and vapes,’ says B.C.’s ‘Good Times Guide’

‘Don’t pass around drinks, smokes, tokes and vapes,’ says B.C.’s ‘Good Times Guide’

Online guide offers tips to avoid spreading COVID-19