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Number of new COVID cases up on North Shore

Number of new COVID cases up on North Shore

North and West Vancouver record 88 new cases; Whistler remains a COVID-19 hot spot
Canada-wide recall issued for 15 hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Canada-wide recall issued for 15 hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Counterfeit products may contain ingredients not listed on the label, dangerous additives or other contaminants.
B.C. middle and high school students, all staff now required to wear masks in classrooms

B.C. middle and high school students, all staff now required to wear masks in classrooms

The new guidelines don't apply to elementary school students; that decision up to parents.
North Van firm to track endangered whales from space

North Van firm to track endangered whales from space

Just 366 whales remain, scientists estimate
Squamish has a new top cop

Squamish has a new top cop

Insp. Robert Dykstra takes over Kara Triance’s position
Eight more British Columbians die from COVID-19, pushing province's death toll to 1,218

Eight more British Columbians die from COVID-19, pushing province's death toll to 1,218

The number of those in intensive care units with COVID-19 rose by three overnight, to 82 – the highest total since December 22.
'I ask for patience': 300,000 British Columbians still waiting for COVID benefit, says premier

'I ask for patience': 300,000 British Columbians still waiting for COVID benefit, says premier

While 1.8 million have received their B.C. Recovery Benefit, another 300,000 are still waiting due to an error in their application
B.C. drivers to receive a one-time ICBC rebate cheque, averaging $190

B.C. drivers to receive a one-time ICBC rebate cheque, averaging $190

Money will start to roll out at the beginning of March
People wanting COVID gargle test not following instructions: VCH

People wanting COVID gargle test not following instructions: VCH

Vancouver Coastal Health said staff at testing sites are reporting more people turning up having not followed the instructions
Meet the couple behind Bowen's new towing company

Meet the couple behind Bowen's new towing company

I & I Towing and Hauling launched last month