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The provincial government is quadrupling the fine for “dooring” in an effort to reduce cyclist collisions. As of Sept. 1, anyone opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so – known as “dooring” – will face a fine of $368.

Civil Resolution Tribunal says claims the 1985 elevator is a 'major safety hazard' in need of immediate repair were exaggerated.

It could be the airport or it could be a restaurant, but don't expect a comprehensive list; only cases where contact tracers can't get a hold of everyone potentially exposed will they flag the location and time.

“C’mon — you’re better than that.” That’s how B.C. Premier John Horgan opened his weekly press briefing on Thursday.

Students in B.C. won’t be required to wear a face mask when school resumes in the fall, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

International relations to help us with our own...relations

A new survey suggests that when it comes to views of the Chinese government and the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, Chinese-Canadians share similar concerns with the general population.

A Burnaby resident is upset by what she calls a lack of attention by the City of Burnaby for one of its own properties.

If you look at the photo attached to this blog, you’ll see a typical COVID-related fee charged by a restaurant. That, I think, is pretty defensible.

Reopening a business during the pandemic isn’t a guarantee of success. But it’s a start. Retail outlets are reporting varying levels of success luring customers back.