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12.12.2021 / 08:07

Politicians hanged in effigy at protest at B.C. legislature reflect disturbing trend: Expert

COVID-19: What are the political, moral impacts of anti-vaccine protests at hospitals? The claim that the COVID-19 vaccine is actually an “experiment” and therefore runs afoul of the code of medical ethics developed during the Nuremberg trials, has grown in popularity among opponents of COVID policy in recent months.Thursday’s effigy display consisted of figures in white protective suits with the faces of Premier John Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, hanged by the neck.

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B.C. floods: ‘Time to be ready,’ says minister of public safety as more storms approach

B.C. Deputy Premier and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said on Sunday that more storms and rainfall are expected to hit the province, and urged people to be prepared and pay close attention to weather and evacuation alerts.

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B.C. deputy premier in talks with feds to lift COVID-19 PCR test requirement for flood victims

B.C. Deputy Premier Mike Farnworth said Saturday he is in talks with Canadian Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Bill Blair to get the COVID-19 PCR test requirement lifted for B.C. flood victims.

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Four people now missing following deadly slide north of Pemberton B.C.

RCMP in British Columbia confirmed Thursday that there are now four people missing following a deadly mudslide on Highway 99-Duffey Lake Road earlier this week.

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Mudslides in B.C. trapped dozens of people in their vehicles as record rain fell

atmospheric river fell on parts of the province.Heavy Search and Rescue teams were called out to help get stranded motorists to safety.A mudslide near Lillooet trapped about 50 vehicles Monday afternoon, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said at a press conference.Ministry crews and the Pemberton Search and Rescue team were activated to rescue them and they are now being housed in Pemberton, Farnworth stated. Access between Lower Mainland and rest of B.C.

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Flooding, mudslides trap 80-100 vehicles; Merritt, B.C. may need to be evacuated, Farnworth says

Speaking to reporters and the public on Monday morning, British Columbia Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, outlined the full impacts to the province following an “atmospheric river event caused by heavy rain and localized flooding.” Flooding, mudslides and rockslides have wreaked havoc across southern B.C., closing highways, prompting widespread evacuations and leaving motorists stranded.

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80 to 100 vehicles trapped due to landslides, flooding along B.C. highways: minister

flooding, mudslides and rockslides.In an update on the province’s response to the ongoing atmospheric river event on Monday morning, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said it is too early to determine the extent of the damage.“We will have more on that as the day unfolds. This is a significant storm.

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Premier John Horgan appoints Mike Farnworth as Deputy Premier

Premier John Horgan has appointed Mike Farnworth as Deputy Premier, as he deals with his newly-announced health issue. Keith Baldrey has the details.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo surgery to remove growth in throat

John Horgan made a personal statement to the media Thursday morning.He told an impromptu news conference that he felt a lump in his neck a few months ago and underwent tests.That led to the discovery of a growth in his throat.

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Structures lost, strong winds and falling ash: Crews battle huge wildfires across B.C.

wildfires are raging out of control Monday, fuelled by strong winds and dry, hot conditions over the weekend.So far this fire season, more than 766,000 hectares have burned.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth told a news conference strong winds fuelled and whipped up a number of the massive fires burning in the Interior on Sunday.He said the White Rock Lake fire near Vernon has caused a significant amount of damage, and the Okanagan Indian Band’s territory and surrounding areas have suffered “significant loss.”It is too early to say how many structures have been destroyed, he added.Crews fighting that fire even had to shelter in safe zones Sunday night due to the aggressive fire activity on that blaze.Meanwhile, the Lytton Creek fire

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B.C. to refuse driver’s licence renewals to people with unpaid COVID-19 fines

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Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth on enforcement of B.C. COVID-19 travel restrictions

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth outlined the province’s enforcement measures to stop travel across B.C. health regions at a press briefing Friday morning.

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Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announces B.C. travel restrictions

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announces on Friday the new order using the Emergency Program Act to prohibit non-essential travel between different areas of the province.

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B.C. government to outline new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Global BC Facebook page. ‘What is essential travel?’: Questions around B.C.’s COVID-19 travel crackdown B.C.

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‘Incredibly irresponsible’: Large crowd parties at English Beach Sunday night

COVID,” B.C.’s Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth told Global News.“These people who are doing this are incredibly irresponsible.”“English Bay, let me hear yah!” The party is back at #EnglishBayBeach with at least two separate musical groups set up with sound systems. Big crowd already with more people streaming in.

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‘We are not going to let it drop’: Majority of $1.1 million in COVID-19 fines issued in B.C. remain unpaid

COVID-19 fines for those breaking public health orders by attending or even promoting events, the province is looking at new ways to collect the outstanding cash mounting from unpaid tickets.Between Aug. 21, 2020 and March 19 of this year, more than $1.1 million in fines were issued to alleged COVID-19 scofflaws in B.C.

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B.C. to more than double COVID-19 fines for attending social gatherings

COVID-19 pandemic rule breakers.Effective immediately, the fine for promoting or attending a non-compliant social gathering or event has gone up from $230 to $575.The fine for those who organize or host a prohibited event remains at $2,300. Booze and no shoes: Inside the Vancouver ‘makeshift nightclub’ that flouted COVID-19 orders “Over the last several months, it’s become clear that for some, the risk of a $230 violation ticket isn’t enough to deter attendance at events that violate the (provincial health officer) order,” Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said on Thursday.“I am disappointed that a small minority of British Columbians continue to put their health and the health of others at risk by attending unsafe gatherings.

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B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announces COVID-19 related ICBC rebate for drivers

Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, B.C.

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‘Nuts and bolts’ of how ICBC COVID-19 rebate announcement will work

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth the specific details relating to Tuesday’s announcement about an ICBC refund and how British Columbians can expect to receive their money.

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Public safety minister hints at more charges against alleged Vancouver illegal party operator

B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the alleged operator of an illegal party in a Vancouver penthouse apartment could potentially face a $10,000 fine and a year in jail. Rumina Daya reports.

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Walmart employee in Dawson Creek, B.C., attacked after asking man to wear mask

masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces to stem a surge in COVID-19 cases, and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth unveiled new penalties on Tuesday for anyone ignoring the order.Violators are subject to a $230 fine, although anyone unable to put on or remove a mask without assistance is exempt from the rules.The alleged incident in northern B.C.

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British Columbians could be fined $230 for not wearing a mask in indoor, public spaces

COVID-19 and 10 new deaths.As of Nov.

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B.C. police make arrest, issue 2nd fine at same apartment where party host fined $2,300

Victoria party host fined $2,300 under new coronavirus enforcement rules Just after midnight on Sunday, police were called back to the same apartment in the 1000-block of Fort Street for a noise complaint.This time, there were 15 people in the unit, according to police.Officers told the attendees they were shutting the event down, and said everyone was compliant except for one person.The man was arrested and fined $200 plus a $30 victim surcharge for “abusive or belligerent behaviour at a social gathering.”Victoria Police Chief Del Manak took to Twitter Sunday to express outrage.“This is unbelievable & unacceptable,” he wrote. Both fines at the apartment this weekend were issued under new powers Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth

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Victoria party host fined $2,300 under new coronavirus enforcement rules

COVID-19 enforcement powers granted on Friday.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth gave police and other compliance officers the ability to issue $2,000 fines to hosts and $200 fines to individuals found to be breaking public health orders. $2,000 fines to be issued to enforce B.C.

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Vancouver councillor says more resources needed to enforce new COVID-19 fines

COVID-19 enforcement powers.On Friday, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth granted new authority to police, liquor, gaming, and cannabis inspectors and conservation officers to issue fines to people who break provincial health orders. $2,000 fines to be issued to enforce B.C.

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‘Selfish individuals’ – Mike Farnworth lays out new consequences for breaking COVID guidelines

B.C.’s Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth details the harsher penalties now in effect to enforce public health guidelines. $2000 fines for organizers of events found to be breaking the rules.

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B.C. to reveal stronger measures to enforce COVID-19 public health rules

COVID-19 cases in B.C. continues to rise, the province is expected to announce stronger measures to enforce public health guidelines on Friday.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday at 10 a.m.It will be carried live on BC1, here on our Global BC website, and the Global BC Facebook page.Earlier this week, Farnworth said he would crack down on people who “demonstrate their indifference to the health and safety of others.” B.C.

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B.C. bans non-resident and non-essential travel to Haida Gwaii

Haida Gwaii, as the archipelago grapples with a community outbreak of COVID-19.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth issued an order Thursday under B.C.’s state of emergency restricting non-resident and non-essential visits to the islands.

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B.C. provides $10M to help survivors of sexual assault

The B.C. government is allocating $10 million through a three-year grant program to provide emergency sexual assault response services and help survivors throughout the province.

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Mike Farnworth - Coronavirus outbreak: B.C. to begin issuing $2,000 fines for price gouging, reselling medical supplies amid COVID-19 pandemic - globalnews.ca - Britain - city Columbia, Britain

Coronavirus outbreak: B.C. to begin issuing $2,000 fines for price gouging, reselling medical supplies amid COVID-19 pandemic

During a COVID-19 update on Sunday, British Columbia’s public safety minister Mike Farnworth announced the province would begin issuing $2,000 violation tickets for price gouging and secondary reselling of medical supplies and other essentials during the pandemic.

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Mike Farnworth - Coronavirus outbreak: Consumer Protection BC received over 800 complaints of medical supply price gouging, reselling, official says - globalnews.ca - Britain - city Columbia, Britain

Coronavirus outbreak: Consumer Protection BC received over 800 complaints of medical supply price gouging, reselling, official says

When explaining how British Columbia residents can report cases of price gouging or reselling of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, public safety minister Mike Farnworth said that Consumer Protection BC had already received over 800 complaints, which they will be investigating.

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Richmond man busted for selling black-market masks during COVID-19 crisis

Bylaw officers confiscated a shipment of around 1,000 masks that they allegedly arranged to buy from a Richmond man in a sting operation on Tuesday.

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday update on coronavirus response

B.C. health officials are scheduled to provide their daily update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. PT.

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B.C. implements new measures to protect supply chain amid COVID-19 crisis

The B.C. government is taking new measures to protect supply chains during the novel coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Bylaw officers can now enforce B.C. health orders with $25,000 fines

British Columbians caught flouting strict public health orders meant to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic could now face massive fines and even time behind bars.

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Hoarding, reselling essential goods banned in B.C. amid coronavirus emergency

The B.C. government announced sweeping new rules Wednesday to crack down on private stockpiling and profiteering off of essential goods during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: B.C. to give update on next steps under state of emergency

The B.C. government is expected to announce next steps under the provincial state of emergency for COVID-19.

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City of Vancouver declares state of emergency amid coronavirus outbreak

The City of Vancouver has declared a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Public Safety Minister to give update on B.C.’s coronavirus response

Public Safety Minister and Government House leader Mike Farnworth is expected to announce the province’s next measures in dealing with the coronavirus update on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0