R-C-M-P say reports of online child exploitation in the province are continuing on an upward trend and are encouraging parents to be vigilant.
Between January and March of this year, police say more than 57-hundred reports of online child sexual abuse were been received.
They say if that rate continues, reports could more than double in 2023 over last year.
Last year, more than 96-hundred reports were received, more than double those reported in 2021.
When the officers stopped to investigate, one of the men tried to walk away and stash a bag inside a second car that was parked nearby. Officers discovered a 9mm pistol, ammunition, and a variety of controlled substances in that man’s possession.
NACI also strongly recommends a second booster for people between 70 and 79 years of age. In general, the group says a second booster dose should be given 6 months after the patients got their first booster shots factoring in a recent COVID-19 infection.
The bill, designed to support Canada's independent media, is modelled on an Australian law making tech companies such as Google and Meta pay for news content on their platforms.
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the possibility of a second booster dose is on the agenda for today's COVID-19 briefing with provincial health officer Dr. Bonne Henry.
There are 321 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 36 are in intensive care. An update on number of deaths related to COVID-19 will be provided on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Stephanie Cadieux, who represents Surrey South, is the first woman with a disability to serve in the legislature and in cabinet, where she held a number of portfolios including children and family development, social development and labour.