Fran Yanor

Students to return full-time in September, says Education Minister

August 1, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor / Legislative Reporter Organized learning groups and additional resources will enable most Kindergarten-to-grade 12 students to return to full-time, in-class instruction in September, the Education Minister announced on Wednesday as the province’s […]

Three people with COVID-19 in North; Kelowna community events trigger 35 cases and counting

July 18, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor / Legislative Reporter Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry called a special press conference yesterday to announce 28 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including three in the North, a baby in […]

Healthcare racism investigation should go beyond “bad apples” to systemic roots, says Indigenous doctor

June 22, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor / Legislative Reporter Dr. Terri Aldred doesn’t recall her time in medical school altogether fondly. “I grew up in a very remote place. I was very poor. I’m indigenous and I’m […]

One active COVID-19 case in north, keep doing ‘the right things,’ says Henry

June 8, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor / Legislative Reporter On June 4, for the first time since COVID-19 appeared in the north, there were no active cases – 64 people in total had tested positive and 64 […]

Minister defends moose hunt increases as science-led

June 4, 2020 Fran Yanor

An increase in hunt tags for cows and calves in two areas of the province was renounced by some as flawed wildlife management, while others called it a science-led strategy to protect at-risk caribou. […]

McBride school 3D prints protective gear for hospital workers

April 16, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 3D printing lab of a Northern B.C. school has transformed into a face shield factory, building morale and peace of mind for local front-line health workers. Robson […]

Teachers stressed with distance learning expectations

April 15, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New distance learning plans can’t replicate in-school classes, but many teachers are struggling with stress and guilt at falling short of that expectation, according to the local teachers association […]

Articles by Fran Yanor

Students to return full-time in September, says Education Minister

Three people with COVID-19 in North; Kelowna community events trigger 35 cases and counting

Healthcare racism investigation should go beyond “bad apples” to systemic roots, says Indigenous doctor

One active COVID-19 case in north, keep doing ‘the right things,’ says Henry

Minister defends moose hunt increases as science-led

McBride school 3D prints protective gear for hospital workers

Teachers stressed with distance learning expectations

Local in-school programs support essential workers

Relief for some BC Hydro customers, including businesses

No end in sight on COVID measures, but maybe a summer reprieve

‘Stay home, we’ll bend this curve together,’ Premier