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Beware... Santa could bring home cybersecurity risks

High-tech security experts are warning holiday gift givers and receivers to be wary of risks that internet-connected devices and home appliances could pose to home security – particularly when many are working from home as the pandemic continue

Dec 11, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Bowen this week: 22nd annual Christmas Carol reading, UNESCO biosphere submission, tax pressures and more

We’re rounding the last weeks of 2020 and despite COVID-19 restrictions being extended into the new year, Bowen Islanders are doing their best to keep spirits bright.

Dec 11, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

B.C. sets new record for people actively infected with COVID-19

New infections rise to 737—the highest number since December 2

Dec 11, 2020 3:44 PM Read more >

Santa Claus is coming to Bowen Island Saturday (for real this time)

Santa's touring Bowen Island in his motorized sleigh (ok, car) Saturday afternoon.

Dec 11, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

Bowen Islanders could see a 6.6% tax increase in 2021: budget pressures

Bowen Island Municipal Council gets a rundown of demands on next year's budget – here's what the financial picture looks like

Dec 11, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

ICBC insurance renewals to move online in 2022

British Columbians will be able to renew personal insurance and get some temporary operation permits when the online system launches

Dec 11, 2020 9:34 AM Read more >

Santa 'first in line' for COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Bonnie Henry says

“I have it on very good authority he is first in line for vaccine."

Dec 11, 2020 8:58 AM Read more >

B.C. nurses deal with COVID ‘terror’ as stress, burnout, suicidal thinking rise

“We have seriously ill nurses who need mental health support to be able to continue to support their patients.”

Dec 10, 2020 4:57 PM Read more >

B.C. sets record with 28 COVID-19 deaths in 24-hour period

B.C. set a grim new record December 10, with 28 new COVID-19-related deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 587.

Dec 10, 2020 4:07 PM Read more >

VPD tales of increasing crime contrary to department statistics

“Police definitely had a campaign to keep from getting a budget cut,” said Vancouver Coun. Jean Swanson

Dec 10, 2020 2:40 PM Read more >

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