A court of appeal decision states legal proceedings had been flawed and the arbitrator and the board did not have jurisdiction over the BC Conservation Officer’s dismissal.
The restaurant industry is now taking steps to make sure restaurants and similar venues adhere to guidelines and for patrons to respect those measures.
The usual long lines and crack-of-dawn store openings were less prevalent for Boxing Day in Vancouver this year and could be a sign of changing consumer behaviour.
Researchers at Simon Fraser University say they may have discovered a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in fruit flies. And humans have a similar gene.
Search and rescue teams in Fernie and Squamish said recent requests for helicopters have initially been denied, leaving them and those needing rescue in the lurch.
Lumara said it has seen a five-fold increase in the number of people seeking help after losing a loved one to drugs and staff say they are struggling to keep up with demand.
Quarry Road resident Sharon Phillips, whose family has lived in her home since 1960, said the power went out on Saturday at 11 a.m. and they have been sheltering in place since.