The B.C. government says it s providing $60-million to local school districts to help cover the costs of supplies, meal programs, extracurricular activities and other expenses. The province says each school district will work with parent advisory councils and local First Nations to determine how the funding should be used for their community s unique needs.
Health authorities in the Lower Mainland are dealing with two new COVID-19 outbreaks, including one at a private elementary school where 23 students and staff have tested positive so far.