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Princeton mayor 'really frustrated' by flood cleanup bureaucracy

Princeton mayor 'really frustrated' by flood cleanup bureaucracy

Mayor Spencer Coyne feels higher levels of government are not pulling their weight or acting fast enough to help residents.
Some drivers took their anger out on Richmond gas station employees

Some drivers took their anger out on Richmond gas station employees

Some Richmond gas stations had to set their pumps to automatically turn off after 30 litres while others simply depend on the honour system.
B.C. starts COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11 next week, up to 350,000 eligible

B.C. starts COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11 next week, up to 350,000 eligible

VICTORIA — Children in British Columbia between five and 11 years old are eligible to start receiving a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine starting next week.
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on plexiglass barriers in B.C. stores

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on plexiglass barriers in B.C. stores

Do plexiglass barriers work?
B.C. storm: More highway closures could be implemented, province warns

B.C. storm: More highway closures could be implemented, province warns

British Columbians are being asked to keep up to date on the latest forecasts and advisories from Environment Canada.
Woman still missing after home was washed away during floods south of Spences Bridge

Woman still missing after home was washed away during floods south of Spences Bridge

Police are investigating.
Abbotsford preparing for another atmospheric river as floodwaters remain

Abbotsford preparing for another atmospheric river as floodwaters remain

The city is 'laser-focused' on repairing the dike and pumping water out of Sumas Prairie, says the mayor.
COVID-19: B.C.’s vax rollout for kids five to 11 begins Monday

COVID-19: B.C.’s vax rollout for kids five to 11 begins Monday

Children won’t be fully immunized ahead of holidays based on rollout plans.
Up to 80 mm of 'heavy rain' threatens B.C. flood recovery

Up to 80 mm of 'heavy rain' threatens B.C. flood recovery

A special weather statement is in effect for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Sea to Sky corridor and the Sunshine Coast. The storm threatens to complicate ongoing flood recovery efforts.
B.C. reports 1,052 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths

B.C. reports 1,052 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has reported 1,052 new cases of COVID-19 and ten more deaths, pushing the death toll in the province from the novel coronavirus to 2,303.