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1. B.C. declares state of emergency after COVID-19 cases surge (https://globalnews.ca/news/7317122/british-columbia-covid-19-state-emergency/) 2. B.C. records nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases over weekend (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-covid-19-cases-1-000-weekend-1.5925025) 3. B.C. to implement new restrictions as it moves to limit COVID-19 spread (https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/b-c-to-implement-new-restrictions-as-it-moves-to-limit-covid-19-spread-1.5174128) 4. B.C. hospitals could run out of COVID-19 vaccine by late May, health officials say (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/covid-19-vaccine-
Review: Augustus, by John Williams NYRB, 2014. 305 pp. $16 It’s 44 B.C.E., and conspirators have assassinated Julius Caesar in Rome. Where that leaves the slain general’s nephew, Octavius, is anybody’s guess, assuming they even think about him, for he’s never shown much promise. Most notable Romans would have said he belongs in a secluded…
Here's the blurb This year, their families can deck the bloody halls themselves... Old friends Shelley, Lena and Pearl have reached their limit with the festive preparation that has always fallen to them, and five days before Christmas, they’ve booked a mini break… without their families. Up until Christmas Eve, they’ll be sipping prosecco in…
Book Blurb:In the last decade before the ending of the period of time known as “B.C.”, Rassan, a privileged member of the Parthian military due to his late father, is sent to stop Headmaster Magi Vinda Farnah from entering Jerusalem. He comes across the Magi, near death from bandits. Vinda calls Rassan by name and tells him of an angelic appearance.This sets in motion a series of events marked by betrayal, loyalty, great discovery, and many obstacles. Rassan gives up his power and privilege in t