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New Delhi (IANS): Protesting farmers on Tuesday swarmed the Red Fort in New Delhi during a ‘tractor rally’ here on the Republic Day even as police tried to prevent them from driving towards central Delhi. The farmers barged into the 17th century monument, climbed up its ramparts and waved farmer union flags and banners and even hoisted a pennant. Police and …

ICBC has improved its online tool to provide customers an estimate of how much they will save when they renew their vehicle insurance under Enhanced Care and how much they will get in a refund from ICBC. The insurance estimator – at icbc.com/enhancedcare – will help personal customers understand what the upcoming premium savings will mean to them. When Enhanced Care comes into …

THE Surrey Board of Trade’s 5th Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report on COVID-19-related impacts indicates that 29,000 jobs have been recovered since the beginning of the pandemic. Now Surrey is in a net deficit of just over 8,000 jobs, down from a peak of over 37,000 jobs lost since the beginning of the pandemic. “While other surveys and statistics show dire …

PREMIER John Horgan on Monday noted: “One year ago today, the first presumptive case of COVID-19 in Canada was announced. The first lab-confirmed case in British Columbia was announced later that week. Within six weeks, COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic.” Horgan said: “Over the past year, British Columbians – like people around the world – have faced challenges, hardships and …

BRITISH Columbians who are recovering from COVID-19 now have access to three post-COVID-19 recovery clinics at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey. In addition to the direct care provided to patients, the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has provincial oversight for coordination and for integrating knowledge and best …

By Dr. Bonnie Henry  Provincial Health Officer  THE COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for all of us, and each day I am grateful for the sacrifices people have made, and continue to make, to keep their friends, family and neighbours safe. We are all eager to put the pandemic behind us, and the approval of two safe and effective vaccines for use in Canada …

New York, Jan 20 (IANS) A few minutes before noon on Wednesday, Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and urging Americans to “lower the temperaturea as he came to power in a deeply divided country riven by multiple crises. At age 78, Biden is the oldest US President to be inaugurated. Light …

New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Moments before 11.45 a.m. on Wednesday on a gorgeous winter morning, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the US’ first woman, first Indian and Black American Vice President. She is now the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in American government.Harris has shattered the barrier that has kept women from the highest rungs of power in the …

With the introduction of ICBC’s new Enhanced Care coverage in May 2021, drivers will save on average 20 per cent on their combined basic and optional vehicle insurance. As a key part of these savings, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved, on an interim basis, a 15 per cent decrease to basic insurance rates – the largest reduction to basic …

PEOPLE with developmental disabilities who are eligible for Community Living BC (CLBC) services will get support to return to the workforce and increase their digital literacy, the Province announced. The support comes from a $10-million investment from the Province to expand contracted employment services. “Many people with developmental disabilities are precariously employed,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty …