Furey’s victory is a crucial step, allowing Furey to sit in the House of Assembly to further his government’s agenda. The Liberals will maintain their minority, but gain back the vote lost by the resignation of Ball.
Facebook broadens measures against QAnon, will remove groups
The company said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for "representing QAnon" - even if they don't promote violence. Facebook did not immediately explain what it means for Facebook groups to "represent" QAnon.
Gov. Gen. hires former Supreme Court justice as adviser during outside probe of 'toxic workplace' claims
"My mandate is to ensure that the independence and integrity of the institution are not adversely affected by the process created by the Privy Council" to investigate allegations of workplace harassment by the Governor General.
Experts say contact tracing is hard to do with cases rising and testing backlogged
If you're flying into a storm, you can usually get through it as long as you've got that navigation system,” Chagla said. “But if you're flying into the storm without a navigation system, you're going to be left with a wreck at the end of this.”
Dalhousie University faculty delivers strike vote
Nearly 91 per cent of the members who participated in the vote that ended at midnight Monday said yes to strike action in support of the Dalhousie Faculty Association's collective bargaining position. A total of 86.7 per cent of the 950 professors, instructors, librarians and professional counsellors at Dalhousie University who are represented by the faculty association cast votes.
B.C. NDP offers $1,000 to voters, as part of re-election platform
B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan is offering $1,000 cash to many B.C. households, as part of a re-election platform he announced Tuesday that includes a rent freeze until 2021, a province-wide ban on plastic bags and free transit passes for children up to age 12.
Health Canada approves first rapid antigen COVID-19 test
U.S.-based Abbott Laboratories can now sell and distribute the Panbio COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device, which can produce results in less than 20 minutes. Health Canada has authorized it as a point of care test, meaning it can be used by trained professionals in pharmacies, walk-in clinics or doctors' offices.
B.C. Liberals propose private competition for ICBC auto insurance
Drivers would be able to purchase basic liability insurance, comprehensive and collision from private insurers, according to Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson.
Supercluster funding behind schedule, unlikely to create 10,000 jobs, says parliamentary budget officer
The Liberal government’s plan to create 10,000 jobs by funding and promoting innovation “superclusters” is far behind schedule and is highly unlikely to create the promised employment boost, according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
Meili commits $100M to hire hundreds of healthcare workers
Meili said his funding commitment would be enough to hire 100 doctors, 150 registered nurses, 300 licensed practical nurses and 500 clinical care assistants, as an example, though an elected NDP government would work with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to pin down its specific staffing needs.
BC Election: New Democrats seen as best on health and social issues, but lag BC Liberals on economic growth
Angus Reid BC survey
New Democrats 49%
Liberals 31%
Green 14%
COVID-19: B.C. flattening curve as reproduction rate falls below one
B.C.’s COVID-19 reproduction rate is falling and its growth rate flattening, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported Monday. Henry said that over the last few weeks there had been, on average, fewer infections for each case of the virus.