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BC Schools will close on Monday for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
B.C. schools will be closed next Monday to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral, Premier Horgan announced in a statement today.
“K-12 public schools and public post-secondary institutions, and most Crown corporations will be closed,” Horgan said.
High Gas Prices, Explained
Since March of this year, gas prices across Canada have been skyrocketing. In response, several provinces have made an effort to lessen the financial strain on Canadians.
BC’s Updated COVID-19 Protocols
Rules surrounding mask mandates, vaccine cards, and public gatherings have relaxed in British Columbia.
Review | First Impressions: Elle’s Review of Restaurants Around Vancouver
A staff reporter’s guide five new restaurants around Vancouver.
Public Transit Throughout the Pandemic
As ridership rates return to pre-COVID levels and higher, TransLink has rolled back measures that were implemented previously while re-shifting focus back on expanding the current network through new projects and improvements to existing infrastructure.
Indigenous-Focused Coursework New Requirement for BC Secondary Students
On March 4, BC’s Ministry of Education announced that all secondary school students in the province will be required to complete Indigenous-focused coursework in order to graduate.
“Our kids are paying for one human right with another” — COVID-19 and High-Risk Individuals
The ending of the BC Ministry of Education’s school mask mandate on March 11 and the vaccine passport on April 8 has caused significant concern among many, especially immunocompromised individuals and those at high risk of serious COVID-19 infections and the effects of long COVID.
Gassy Jack Statue Toppled in Gastown
During the annual Downtown Eastside Women’s March on February 14, the Gassy Jack Statue in Vancouver’s Gastown was torn down by protesters.
Wet’suwet’en Pipeline Encroachment
The Coastal GasLink Pipeline is being built through the traditional lands of the Wet’suwet’en people in Northern BC. The controversial project is being protested by multiple Indigenous groups.
Falcon Wins BC Liberal Leadership Race
On February 6, 2022, former Deputy Premier Kevin Falcon was elected as the new leader of the BC Liberal Party, winning over 52 per cent of the vote.
Rebuilding the Vancouver Art Gallery, a Decade Later
Over 10 years ago, Vancouver Art Gallery staff voiced that the current gallery was too small and inadequate for exhibits. Now, in 2022, construction for a new gallery is underway.
BC’s New COVID Strategy: Treat It Like the Flu
Omicron has been seen by experts as milder, and as a result it is more difficult to tell if minor symptoms are COVID-19 or the common cold.
Vancouver-Born Artizia Explodes into Global Success
The Vancouver-based brand, Aritzia, was created in the Hills Department Store in 1984, and since then, has blossomed into an internationally sought-after retailer.
Indigenous-Led Olympic Bid Could Bring the winter Games Back to Vancouver in 2030
The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have announced the first-ever Indigenous-led Olympic bid, proposing the 2030 Winter Olympics be brought to Vancouver.
Vancouver’s Upcoming Development Projects
Despite delays to project timelines due to COVID-19 pandemic protocols, Vancouver’s developmental committees have been actively planning and carrying out numerous projects.
Tiny Shelters for Homelessness
The City of Vancouver is piloting the construction of a ‘tiny shelter’ project in the False Creek Flats, anticipated to open by the fall of 2022.
BC’s Extreme Weather
With rising sea levels, heavy winds and rainfalls, the usual weather in BC has taken a drastic turn as the Climate Crisis takes its toll on the province.
Flooding in BC
Extreme rain resulted in floods, landslides, mudslides, damage to agriculture and huge loss of farm life, along with four confirmed deaths.
Transportation Demands: The Broadway Subway Project
The Broadway Subway Project is a westward extension to the Millennium Line.