Dentists are nearly all smiles as a federal deal between the NDP and Liberals looks to expand dental coverage for low-income Canadians. However, they are worried the workload could impact those who help them. Full story here
With Canada getting rid of mandatory COVID-19 testing for vaccinated people coming into the country on Friday, YVR has been able to reopen its International Meet and Greet area. Full story hereDrivers in B.C. will be limited in how much gas they can get at the pumps after the province introduced temporary fuel and road restrictions in the wake of catastrophic flooding that damaged roads, railways, and pipelines. Full story hereCanada’s military is focusing on Abbotsford as federal aid makes its way to flood-devastated B.C. but isn’t giving concrete answers on what financial supports people who are out of their homes will have access too right now. Full story here
A B.C. cannabis company has accused one of its competitors of mislabelling the THC content of some of its dried products and now Health Canada is investigating. Full story herevStaff at Vancouver’s federal quarantine hotel are ready to strike, saying the company is using the pandemic as an excuse to lay off long-term workers, many of whom are minority women. Full story hereEvery year, Vancouver’s cannabis retailers cut the city cheques for $34,000; one of the largest municipal business license fees in the nation. But that may soon change if one councillor’s motion, being tabled Tuesday, makes its way through city hall.
