Do not plant mystery seeds received in mail, warns CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating unsolicited packages of seedsVictoria News Staff / July 31, 2020
Month: July 2020
Abused dog rescued in Chemainus is now a happy West Shore hound
Adopted owner grateful for staff at WAVERick Stiebel / July 31, 2020
Restorative justice in Cowichan provides satisfying alternative
In this case, the three boys wrote letters of apology to the affected people.Wire Service / July 31, 2020
B.C. teacher hopes province will change back-to-school plan in fear of COVID transmission
‘My ideal would be that I go back to a classroom where everybody’s wearing masks,’ says Lizanne FosterLauren Collins / July 31, 2020
RCMP bust ‘drug house’ in central Nanaimo
Two people arrested and released with pending charges of possession for the purpose of traffickingNanaimo News Staff / July 31, 2020
Anonymous letters tell Vancouver Island family their kids are too loud
Letter said the noise of kids playing in Parksville backyard is ‘unbearable’Cloe Logan / July 31, 2020
B.C.’s daily COVID-19 case count jumps to 50
One new care facility outbreak reported in BurnabyTom Fletcher / July 31, 2020
B.C. health-care workers asked to share experiences of racism as part of independent probe
The survey is part of an independent investigation on discrimination in healthcareRebecca Dyok, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / July 31, 2020
Island bottle depot holds drive to help former worker
Dennis Renaud was diagnosed with cancer only months after retiringMike Chouinard / July 31, 2020
‘People should be aware these are taxable benefits’: Tax-planning for CERB
Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides workers who lost their jobs or most of their hours with $500 per weekThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
Arts & Entertainment column: Arts camps for kids, new at Imagine That!, viral online choir
A few of the things going on in Cowichan’s arts communityAndrea Rondeau / July 31, 2020
Temperature records broken during heat wave in Southern Interior
Lytton was the hottest place in the province on ThursdayBlack Press Media Staff / July 31, 2020
National COVID-19 exposure alert app now available to download
Right now, the app is only linked to Ontario’s health systemAshley Wadhwani / July 31, 2020
21,000 small businesses in B.C. at risk of closure due to COVID-19: survey
Sectors like hospitality hardest hit, while others like agriculture and construction remain more stable.Black Press Media Staff / July 31, 2020
Someone stole a portable toilet meant for truckers along Highway 3 in Kootenays
Maintenance company makes callout for portable washroom to be returnedAshley Wadhwani / July 31, 2020
Economy grew 4.5% in May, Statistics Canada says
Motor vehicle and car sales contributed the most to the retail growthThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
B.C. Hydro’s Site C set back by COVID-19, foundation changes
Peace River diversion still on track for this fallTom Fletcher / July 31, 2020
Salmonella cases in Western and Central Canada linked to U.S.-grown red onions
PHAC says Canadian-grown red onions are not affected by the advisoryThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
Bail hearing delayed again for man accused in Rideau Hall gate-ramming
Corey Hurren faces 21 weapons charges and one of threatening Prime Minister Justin TrudeauThe Canadian Press / July 31, 2020
Mining and exploration industries donate $100K to B.C. food banks
Demand continues to grow as pandemic drags onThom Barker / July 31, 2020