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Exclusive: Econo Lodge fire alarms inspected two days before fatal blaze

News Justin Madu - July 15, 2020

Following last week's Econo Lodge fire which left three adults dead, MyCaribooNow has obtained documents confirming the motel underwent a routine fire inspection two days prior on Monday, July...

Province extends electricity cost deferral for industries hit by COVID-19

News Justin Madu - June 20, 2020

The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro are extending the electricity bill payment deferral by another three months to support the province’s mining, forestry and other industries impacted...

Province pledges over $6 million to support Indigenous students

News Justin Madu - June 20, 2020

The Provincial Government is providing funding to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. $6.15 million has been pledged to aid Indigenous students in British Columbia. “We’re investing in...

Latest modelling data shows necessity of slow return to normal and physical distancing

News Justin Madu - June 4, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has confirmed 5 new test-positive cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, in addition to 4 “epi-linked” cases. "Epi-linked" cases are those that have been...

10 new COVID-19 cases provincially, nearly 82% of total cases recovered

News Justin Madu - May 23, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 province-wide, for a total of 2,517. There have been no new cases in Island, Interior, or Northern...

21 new COVID-19 cases in BC, 1 additional death

News Justin Madu - May 16, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 21 new cases of COVID-19 throughout the province today (Saturday), bringing the total to 2,428. 1 more person has died, bringing the death...

71% recovery rate, 15 new COVID-19 cases province-wide

News Justin Madu - May 9, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry presented mostly good news around the COVID-19 virus today (Saturday). Henry confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19 across the province, for a total of...

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses youth of B.C., encourages them to seek support as needed

News Justin Madu - May 2, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged the fatigue experienced by British Columbians physically distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Henry encouraged youth within the province to stay healthy and seek...

95 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., community outbreaks remain problematic

News Justin Madu - April 25, 2020

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has confirmed 95 new cases of COVID-19 within British Columbia, for a total...

How to spot “fake news” and misinformation in the era of COVID-19

Uncategorized Justin Madu - April 25, 2020

COVID-19’s arrival in Canada has brought many side-effects, including growing concerns about misinformation and deliberately dishonest media dubbed “fake...