In March 2021, one-third of British Columbians (33 per cent) told us that their household's financial situation was worse than before the COVID-19 pandemic. (tricitynews.com)
In 2021, only 14 per cent of British Columbians said they were devoting more money to rent or mortgage since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic than they did before. (tricitynews.com)
Vancouver, BC [May 4, 2021] - While most British Columbians are having little trouble taking part in specific activities online, practically half are worried about the possibility of their devices being hacked, a new Research Co. poll has found. (researchco.ca)
Results are based on an online survey conducted from April 20 to April 22, 2021, among 800 adults in British Columbia. (researchco.ca)
Greater Vancouver is one of the three most unequal regions in Canada by one measure according to new figures from StatsCan, which show the median-income of British Columbians down in 2021 for the first time in years. (todayinbc.com)
Families in British Columbia saw their median after-tax income drop for first time in five years in 2021, according to new figures, which also show rising poverty and inequality in B.C. (todayinbc.com)
Almost 755,000 British Columbians - or 15.2 per cent of the population - met the definition of low-income in 2021, up from 13.2 per cent in 2020, but down from 2017, when 18.7 per cent of the population met the definition. (todayinbc.com)
Royal Columbian6
Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) is among the oldest hospitals in British Columbia and one of the busiest in the Fraser Health Authority. (wikipedia.org)
Royal Columbian Hospital is a major regional critical care site providing a range of primary, secondary and tertiary services. (wikipedia.org)
Royal Columbian has a helipad that receives air ambulances operated by the BC Ambulance Service. (wikipedia.org)
Royal Columbian Hospital performs 95 per cent of the primary angioplasties or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for the Fraser Health Region and has demonstrated healthy outcomes for patients transferred back to their referring hospital. (wikipedia.org)
Royal Columbian Hospital was again ranked one of the top hospitals in the country in caring for infants in its NICU in the latest Canadian Neonatal Network report (2015). (wikipedia.org)
The first Royal Columbian Hospital, designed for 30 patients and located on the corner of Clement (now 4th Street) and Agnes Street was opened on 7 October 1862 to care for men only. (wikipedia.org)
Seven in 102
Practically seven in 10 British Columbians who have a favourite MLB team now (69%) say they would support the team from Vancouver instead. (burnabynow.com)
More than seven in 10 British Columbians (71 per cent, unchanged) and Albertans (79 per cent, up one point) think the Trans Mountain pipeline will create hundreds of jobs for residents of their province. (biv.com)
Pandemic9
At this moment, there are a few hints on the way professional sports will return to British Columbia's venues after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, as well as questions about possible bids for the Commonwealth and Olympic games. (burnabynow.com)
The fact that every British Columbian - whether they're on the front line, driving a truck, in a leadership position or running a household - is dealing with this pandemic in their own way, but, at the same time, continuing to find ways to show compassion and help each other has been extraordinary. (nanaimobulletin.com)
One year ago, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked British Columbians about their financial concerns after 12 months of a pandemic that had been spent, for the most part, inside our homes. (tricitynews.com)
Right now, about one in five British Columbians (19 per cent) report spending more on books since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, up four points in a year. (tricitynews.com)
British Columbians have been under some form or another of COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic ramped up in the spring. (mapleridgenews.com)
With a population of more than five million people, Horgan said data suggests that British Columbia has done very well at handling the pandemic, but that not everyone has faired well. (cheknews.ca)
We have collectively done very very well over the past 12 months and I appreciate that it doesn't feel that way for many British Columbians, particularly those who have seen family members lose their life as a result of COVID-19, to those who have seen their businesses rocked by the transformation of our communities as a result of pandemic protocols," he said. (cheknews.ca)
After consecutive years intensely focused on vaccines due to the pandemic, British Columbians may be inclined to tune out this year, but getting immunized remains critical to protecting yourself and the most vulnerable," said Christine Antler, a 15-year veteran pharmacist and the region director of pharmacy for Pharmasave. (nelsonstar.com)
Amid a pandemic, who would have thought a how-to dessert video posted on Twitter would be causing such a stir amongst British Columbians. (ominecaexpress.com)
Province9
Across the province, 46% of British Columbians say they would attend at least one home game a year if an MLB team played in Vancouver. (burnabynow.com)
The province of British Columbia and the provincial health minister are urging people to practice social distancing to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, and business leaders across the province are encouraging continued unity and commitment from all British Columbians. (nanaimobulletin.com)
In British Columbia, the biggest motivator for prospective entrepreneurs having nobody to report to (53 per cent), but the province is ahead of the national average on creating something new (23 per cent). (biv.com)
We have Family Day just around the corner, oftentimes, an opportunity for people to get together, to travel, to experience the beauty of British Columbia, perhaps leave the province and go elsewhere, that is not what we are doing this year," he said. (cheknews.ca)
Horgan's media availability comes a day after British Columbian health officials announced an additional 435 cases of COVID-19 across the province, with 23 of those cases linked to the Island Health region. (cheknews.ca)
British Columbians eager to explore their province this spring booked more than 7,000 campsites on the first day the system opened. (kelownacapnews.com)
Across the province, 62% of British Columbians say they have typed their name on Google to see what has been posted about them on the Internet-including 65% of women and 72% of Vancouver Islanders. (researchco.ca)
British Columbians will not stand by and let Ottawa force a project on our province that puts our coast and economy at extreme risk," said Will Horter, executive director of Dogwood Initiative. (dogwoodbc.ca)
The health care cost recovery enabling legislation of the Canadian Provinces was modelled on the laws passed by the first province to do so, British Columbia. (who.int)
Glacier Media2
Research Co. and Glacier Media asked British Columbians about the possibility of having an MLB team in Vancouver, and the results are overwhelmingly positive. (burnabynow.com)
Earlier this month, Research Co. and Glacier Media analyzed the views of British Columbians and Albertans on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. (biv.com)
Wildfire1
The provincial wildfire service is warning British Columbians to have a go-bag and make an evacuation plan with this year's wildfire season off to an alarming start. (ctvnews.ca)
Columbia36
As colder weather - from strong winds and heavy snow to freezing rain - rolls into British Columbia, it's important to winterize homes to be better prepared for the weather, experts say. (cbc.ca)
Most of these stories appeared in the Globe and Mail between 1988 and 2011, and they have two things in common, he says: they have a connection to British Columbia and they're dead. (spacing.ca)
Access for All, our campaign to make CGM and Flash GM affordable and accessible for everyone living with T1D, is ramping up in British Columbia. (jdrf.ca)
Results are based on an online study conducted from June 6 to June 8 among 800 adults in British Columbia. (burnabynow.com)
The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in British Columbia. (burnabynow.com)
People and communities in British Columbia will be better prepared for emergencies and disasters under the most comprehensive and progressive emergency management framework in Canada with the introduction of the emergency and disaster management act, and the launch of an expert task force on emergencies. (gov.bc.ca)
British Columbia is accelerating its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets and helping more people go electric. (gov.bc.ca)
A B.C. environmental assessment certificate has been issued to Osisko Development Corp. for the Cariboo Gold project in central British Columbia, following a joint decision by provincial ministers. (gov.bc.ca)
SACRAMENTO - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warned consumers today not to eat raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada because they may be linked to an outbreak of norovirus illnesses in California. (ca.gov)
Canadian officials continue to investigate the source of norovirus illnesses and have closed multiple growing regions in British Columbia for sanitary contamination . (ca.gov)
Illnesses associated with oysters from British Columbia have also been reported in other states . (ca.gov)
Canada has reported 279 cases of norovirus and gastrointestinal illness linked to consumption of British Columbia oysters. (ca.gov)
Although multiple oyster recalls associated with British Columbia have been posted by CDPH , additional illness has been reported in California residents linked to oysters from British Columbia that have not been recalled. (ca.gov)
Nearly half of British Columbia CDI survey respondents say they are becoming more concerned about their ability to repay their debts if interest rates continue to climb, and 45 per cent say they already are feeling the affects of higher current interest rate levels. (oakbaynews.com)
We are committed to continue working in partnership with health officials, government, Indigenous leaders, workers and communities to create a better British Columbia for everyone. (nanaimobulletin.com)
In spite of the rise in the provincewide numbers, we see a significant gender gap in British Columbia. (biv.com)
In British Columbia, 28 per cent of residents feel the same way - also down five points since 2022 and significantly lower than the 46 per cent observed in June 2019. (biv.com)
In British Columbia, just under half of residents (48 per cent, down three points) concur. (biv.com)
In British Columbia, residents who dream about opening a business are primarily looking at hospitality and food (13 per cent) and entertainment and recreation (10 per cent). (biv.com)
No other region comes close to matching British Columbia as a place where residents can dream about the "next big thing. (biv.com)
In British Columbia, the budget that was recently introduced by the provincial government contemplated deficits over the next three fiscal years, while including some important investments to deal with homelessness, child care and forest fires. (tricitynews.com)
In an online survey of 800 adults in British Columbia, 78 per cent of respondents said they were in favour of a New Zealand-style ban on foreign buyers, while 15 per cent opposed the idea and 7 per cent were undecided. (huffpost.com)
The notion of forbidding most foreigners from owning real estate in Canada is popular among all demographics in British Columbia," Research Co. president Mario Canseco said in a statement . (huffpost.com)
Though sales were down 42.5 per cent in May from a year earlier, the average resale price was up 3.2 per cent from a year ago, at $728,898, the British Columbia Real Estate Association reported. (huffpost.com)
British Columbia is considered Level 2, with moderate risk and adequate resources. (ctvnews.ca)
These restrictions include the limitations on gatherings with people outside of a resident's household, as well as the suspension of all events in British Columbia. (cheknews.ca)
The goal of the Camper's Code is to build more awareness about desired campers' behaviours, educate new campers on acceptable behaviours and promote the sustainability of British Columbia as a destination for future generations to enjoy," Jaime Cox, president of BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association, said in a statement. (thegoldenstar.net)
B.C. Premier John Horgan wears a protective face mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 prior to being sworn in by The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia during a virtual swearing in ceremony in Victoria, Thursday, November 26, 2020. (comoxvalleyrecord.com)
Other provinces spend on average $22.06 to $36.42 per month on their coffee expenses, making British Columbia the most caffeinated place in Canada. (thenorthernview.com)
It has been just a few months since British Columbia began delivering rapid antigen test kits for the public through community pharmacies free of charge. (bcpharmacy.ca)
Since then, she practiced in Edmonton before moving to British Columbia in 2008, when she became associate owner of Shoppers Drug Mart #291, a pharmacy located in a in a busy North Vancouver shopping complex. (bcpharmacy.ca)
The University of British Columbia released a statement saying masks will still be required in public indoor spaces on both campuses, until April 30. (cbc.ca)
Compared to the rest of the country, British Columbia experienced a smaller drop, as the national decline was 2.8 per cent. (todayinbc.com)
Of 1,161 people who appeared to speak at community hearings in British Columbia, only two spoke in favour of Enbridge's proposal. (dogwoodbc.ca)
2 returned to the Vancouver census metropolitan area (VCMA, population 2.0 million), British Columbia (BC). (cdc.gov)
Cent20
More than half of British Columbians (55 per cent) told us that they agree with the decision to re-approve the expansion, while 24 per cent disagree and 21 per cent are undecided. (biv.com)
Majorities of British Columbians who voted for the BC Liberals (73 per cent) and the BC New Democratic Party (NDP) (57 per cent) in the 2020 provincial election are in favour of the expansion. (biv.com)
More than a third of British Columbians (36 per cent, down four points) and one in four Albertans (25 per cent, down three points) think the Trans Mountain expansion threatens the health and safety of residents. (biv.com)
More than a third of Albertans (37 per cent, down three points) and British Columbians (36 per cent, down one point) assume that gas prices will be lower now that the Trans Mountain Pipeline has been re-approved. (biv.com)
On the technology front, there is currently more appetite among Ontarians (15 per cent) and Atlantic Canadians (11 per cent) than British Columbians (eight per cent). (biv.com)
The numbers have not moved over the past 12 months: we continue to see 33 per cent of British Columbians saying that their economic status has not returned to the same level it had in early 2020. (tricitynews.com)
More than a third of women (35 per cent) and British Columbians aged 18 to 34 (34 per cent) acknowledge that they have not "returned to normal" when it comes to their purchasing power. (tricitynews.com)
Almost half of British Columbians (46 per cent, up 17 points) are spending more on services such as cable television and streaming. (tricitynews.com)
Another category that exploded is groceries, with three in four British Columbians (75 per cent) saying they are paying heftier bills at the supermarket, up 21 points in a year. (tricitynews.com)
More than two in five British Columbians (43 per cent) say it is "very difficult" or "moderately difficult" to pay for necessities - including 56 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 and 50 per cent of women. (tricitynews.com)
Other possible destinations for our cash also seem barren, with 56 per cent of British Columbians saying it is currently hard to have money for leisure and a higher proportion (64 per cent) feeling the same way about boosting their savings account. (tricitynews.com)
According to a Research Co. survey released earlier this month, 30 per cent of British Columbians say they have used social media for activism, while 25 per cent have donated money to an organization that supports or opposes an issue. (campbellrivermirror.com)
British Columbians also said they participated in public consultation meetings (15 per cent), have attended a protest (14 per cent), joined a political party or campaign (7 per cent) or took legal action against a development or project (5 per cent). (campbellrivermirror.com)
Two-thirds of British Columbians aged 18-to-34 (67 per cent) have been involved in some form of activism," says Mario Canseco, president of Research Co. (campbellrivermirror.com)
Forty-three per cent, or 2.21 million, British Columbians have received their first dose. (vicnews.com)
Data shows that nearly 40 per cent of car crash injuries in B.C. are caused by distracted driving, and most British Columbians think the penalty needs to be increased. (nelsonstar.com)
Sixty per cent of British Columbians saw a distracted driver on the road in the last four weeks, according a new B.C.-based poll. (nelsonstar.com)
More than half of British Columbians feel the current fine is fair, while 29 per cent say it's too low and 12 per cent say it's too high. (nelsonstar.com)
However, about 42 per cent of British Columbians say they definitely will get a flu shot, which is an increase from last year's 36 per cent. (nelsonstar.com)
Polls have shown that 60 to 80 per cent of British Columbians across the political spectrum oppose increasing oil tanker traffic along B.C.'s coast. (dogwoodbc.ca)
Understands2
A responsive and inclusive government, like ours, understands that it's important all British Columbians be able to self-identify in a way that best reflects who they are and what information they are comfortable sharing," said Kelli Paddon, parliamentary secretary for gender equity. (wltribune.com)
The postal service understands many British Columbians have been displaced by wildfires and cannot receive mail at home. (summerlandreview.com)
Columbia's3
With the Family Day long weekend just ahead, British Columbia's premier is pleaded with people to stay close to home due to COVID-19. (cheknews.ca)
We're anchored beneath a beautiful waterfall in one of British Columbia's magnificent "fjords" to prepare for this summer's intensive expedition to the Bering Sea. (oceandoctor.org)
Importantly, British Columbia's current legislation was held to be constitutionally valid by the Supreme Court of Canada. (who.int)
Disabilities1
He stated the goal of the new increase was to make life "a little less hard" for British Columbians living with disabilities. (policynote.ca)
Half1
A 2023 report notes that half of British Columbians are tired of having to get vaccinated. (nelsonstar.com)
News2
The Columbian is becoming a rare example of a news organization with local, family ownership. (columbian.com)
British Columbians no longer have to wear masks in low-risk, indoor public spaces as of Friday, news which which had some people celebrating - and others feeling uncertain about their safety. (cbc.ca)
20221
In 2022, the provincial government removed the need for physician or psychologist confirmation for people older than 12 to change their gender-designation on government-issued IDs, in order to reduce barriers for two-spirit, transgenders, non-binary and gender-diverse British Columbians. (wltribune.com)
Health6
People are working hard to raise public consciousness about environmental issues, and doing that every day and trying to educate British Columbians, not force them to pay attention by potentially causing significant disruption in their lives as well as their health and safety. (peninsulanewsreview.com)
Taylor said that what tired British Columbians need is more specific guidance from their health officials. (mapleridgenews.com)
As British Columbians wait for more advice from provincial health authorities, Taylor said there's a few options for boosting up adherence both for yourself and those around you. (mapleridgenews.com)
The message of these campaigns: community pharmacies are now an additional way British Columbians can access health care. (bcpharmacy.ca)
The health of British Columbians has continued to improve over the past decade, with gains in healthadjusted life expectancy and a gradual decrease in the gap between the life expectancy of women and men. (bvsalud.org)
1) The Ministry of Health of British Columb. (bvsalud.org)
Organization1
More than 150,000 people have signed the No Tankers petition and the organization has called on British Columbians to pledge support for a citizen's initiative if Premier Clark does not stand up for B.C. (dogwoodbc.ca)
Decade1
British Columbians have spent almost a decade pondering the benefits and drawbacks of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. (biv.com)
Canadians1
A new survey conducted by time2play finds British Columbians spend more on coffee than any other Canadians. (thenorthernview.com)
Suggests1
Activism and protest movements have captivated the nation over the years - for good reasons and bad - and a new poll suggests that while many British Columbians show up to share their thoughts - not all types are equal. (campbellrivermirror.com)
Campaign3
This past month, as part of JDRF's #AccessforAll campaign, British Columbians impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D) came together with patient advocates, clinicians and elected officials to discuss the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash glucose monitoring (Flash GM) devices, and the need to cover these technologies under B.C. Pharmacare. (jdrf.ca)
Our ongoing media campaign and collaboration with other environmental groups has helped bring 80 percent of British Columbians onboard for a permanent tanker ban. (livingoceans.org)
At the same time as the launch, the BC Pharmacy Association launched a massive public awareness campaign that has, to date, reached millions of British Columbians. (bcpharmacy.ca)
Million1
What if that $15 million was put towards services that actually made life better for British Columbians? (revelstokecurrent.com)
Pipeline1
This was always going to be a political decision, so the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who oppose Enbridge's oil tanker and pipeline proposal will have to communicate and organize in ways politicians can't ignore. (dogwoodbc.ca)
Canada1
The vast majority of British Columbians would follow in New Zealand's footsteps and ban most foreigners from buying homes in Canada, a new poll from Research Co. finds. (huffpost.com)
Follow2
He also said that the majority of British Columbians, who are attempting to follow the rules, need more encouragement. (mapleridgenews.com)
With Canada's Parks Day just passed, and many British Columbians gearing up for camping as the summer weather improves, BC Parks encourages everyone to follow the Camper's Code. (thegoldenstar.net)
Support1
Over 11,000 British Columbians have filled out the letter in support of shelving the no dancing, no standing restrictions. (victoriabuzz.com)
Survey1
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 87% of British Columbians claim to be "very" or "moderately" comfortable shopping and accessing banking information online. (researchco.ca)
People1
And, while some of the people featured in Deadlines: Obits of Memorable British Columbians are well known, most often it's the ordinary life that is the quirkiest and most colourful. (spacing.ca)
Government2
I know that British Columbians understand that, and they expect their government to be prudent. (revelstokecurrent.com)
Not only has the JRP ignored the will of British Columbians, 130 First Nations, numerous local governments and the Union of BC Municipalities, this decision goes directly against the will of the B.C. government, which officially rejected Enbridge's proposal. (dogwoodbc.ca)
Speak1
Frustrated with the European languages, which he considered 'too boring', Christopher Columbus invented ' Columbian ', a language so complicated that only he could speak it. (online-translator.com)
Share2
I think they alienate British Columbians who share their concerns about climate change, share the concerns about protecting old-growth forest," said Heyman. (peninsulanewsreview.com)
In other words, the share of low-income British Columbians has been dropping since 2017, but COVID-19 and its aftermath have been reversing trendlines. (todayinbc.com)
Major1
Most British Columbians who voted for each of the three major parties in the 2020 provincial election believe it is time to implement steeper fines for distracted drivers," Research Co. president Mario Canseco said. (nelsonstar.com)
Majority1
A large majority of British Columbians would back a ban on foreign buyers. (huffpost.com)
Experts1
Music industry experts and over 11,000 British Columbians are calling on Dr. Bonnie Henry to lift the no dancing, no standing restrictions at BC music venues. (victoriabuzz.com)
Words1
MooT question- Do British Columbians have 52 words for Marijuana? (mootgame.com)
Financial1
An anticipated further interest rate hike this year will create increased financial turbulence for the individual pocketbooks of British Columbians. (oakbaynews.com)