Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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B.C. allows more openings, Horgan warns to celebrate carefully
British Columbia's success at flattening the curve on COVID-19 will allow the easing of more restrictions on businesses, recreation and travel, says Premier John Horgan, who urged people to celebrate carefully when visiting a lake or the beach.
BC Premier calls for national anti-racism program
B.C. Premier John Horgan is calling on the federal government to lead an anti-racism program, saying fighting racism needs a nationwide plan to ensure the participation and support of Canadians.
Minimum wage goes up today in B.C.
British Columbia's lowest paid workers get a pay increase on Monday, May 1, 2020, with a scheduled minimum wage hike at a crucial time for small businesses as they look for ways to continue operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employers readying for reopening worry about second wave of COVID-19
Chef Kreg Graham says he's been doing a lot of thinking about washing dishes now that some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and he can start serving meals again.
B.C. re-opening economy gradually
British Columbia has reached the point in the COVID-19 pandemic where it will start a gradual reopening of the economy while also allowing social interactions between families, friends and communities to increase.
Conspiracy theories flourishing along with COVID-19
The novel coronavirus threatens the health of Canadians, but to some people the pandemic stokes fears of a government plot to subvert freedoms, say experts who study conspiracy theories.
B.C. to spend $5 billion to support people, business in COVID-19 pandemic
British Columbia will spend $5 billion to help individuals, businesses and services endure the economic stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier John Horgan said on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Three more coronavirus cases in B.C., 33 people infected in Canada
Three more cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in British Columbia, bringing the total number of people infected to 12 in the province.
Wet'suwet'en supporters take protest back to B.C. legislature
Supporters of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and their bid to stop a pipeline across their traditional territories returned to the British Columbia legislature on Monday, February 24, 2020, night despite a court injunction prohibiting protests blocking entrances to the building.
Top earners and pop drinkers hit in B.C. budget that includes record capital spending
Top income earners and pop drinkers were hit with new taxes in Tuesday's, February 18, 2020, B.C. budget, which continues the government's focus on capital spending for schools, hospitals and transit.