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THE BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) noted on Tuesday that a recent study conducted by the University of British Columbia (UBC) found that 80.5% of teachers surveyed reported a decline in their mental health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—nearly double the rate of respondents from the general population. These results are aligned with the findings of research conducted by the BCTF in late 2020. …

BEGINNING Friday, July 5, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers, arriving by land or air, who are eligible to enter Canada and who comply with specific criteria will not be required to quarantine or complete a day-8 test. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized accommodation (GAA) to await their on-arrival test …

PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said that he was “terribly saddened” to learn that the remains of children had been found in unmarked graves near the former Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School in Saskatchewan. He added: “My heart breaks for the Cowessess First Nation, and for all Indigenous communities across Canada.” Trudeau’s statement came after Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme …

As per the city of Surrey, the film industry in the City of Surrey is more active than ever, with a 34% increase in permits issued, compared to 2019.  British Columbia’s film industry generated $4.1 billion for the provincial economy in 2019, supporting the employment of over 5,500 Surrey residents whose collective wages total $105 million. “Surrey’s film industry is vital …

No matter where you live in the province, the BC SPCA Humane Education team wants to bring summer camp to your kids.  BC SPCA Camp@Home was developed to reach young people from 5-16 years wherever they live with a unique brand of animal-centred fun. Camp events will offer something for everyone, and with programs staying virtual this summer, participants can do it from …

Virtual Surrey Canada Day, presented by KPU, has announced its support in the Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration and its worldwide Guinness World Records™ attempt for the “Most People Performing a Drum Roll Online Simultaneously.” Canada Day Drumming joins people from all cultural backgrounds across the world to come together to promote diversity and multicultural harmony. The Canada Day Drumming …

THE federal government announced on Monday that beginning July 5, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day 8. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized hotel. To be considered fully vaccinated, a …

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, famous as the Flying Sikh, died of post-Covid complications at the PGI, Chandigarh, at 11.30 pm on Friday. He was 91. It was only four days ago that he had lost his wife due to Covid complications. Milka Singh was admitted to the PGI on June 3 for Covid treatment and as he tested negative on …

TRANSLINK is launching an On-Demand Bike Parking Pilot to provide customers with more convenient bike parking options at six transit hubs around the region. The new on-demand bike parking facilities are the first of their kind in British Columbia, with keyless entry and mobile payment. Customers can now store their bike in individual outdoor bike lockers at anytime, without booking in …

BC Construction Association teams with Regional Health Authorities for Priority Access Victoria, BC (June 17, 2021) – The BC Construction Association (BCCA) today announced BC’s first COVID-19 vaccine “fast lane” for construction workers in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health Regions. Workers in BC’s construction industry who live or work near the clinic locations of The Italian Cultural Center (Vancouver), The Christine Sinclair …