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COVID-19 controls tightened as cases rise and possible second wave looms
VICTORIA – The looming prospect of a second wave of COVID-19 this fall has governments…
Cleanup is underway after train derailment in British Columbia
HOPE, B.C. – CN Rail says a team of contractors and environmental experts has begun…
B.C. to add team-based primary care networks for patients without family doctors
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is adding 22 primary care networks in 13 regions where…
B.C. human rights commissioner calls for data collection to tackle inequity
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s human rights commissioner says the province isn’t collecting enough demographic information…
NDP-Green agreement provides stability during pandemic: new Green leader
VICTORIA – The newly elected leader of the B.C. Green party says a power-sharing agreement…
200-member B.C. crew off to Oregon wildfires, 200 more may be assigned: Premier
VICTORIA – Two hundred British Columbia firefighters are heading to Oregon to help with devastating…
Three found dead in two separate homicides in Vancouver: police
VANCOUVER – Three people have been killed in what Vancouver police say are two separate…
High school stabber to argue he’s not responsible because of mental illness
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A lawyer for a man who fatally stabbed a high school…
Suspected arsonist faces charges after pier fire in New Westminster, B.C.
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A suspect has been identified after a fire destroyed part of…
Former MP Nathan Cullen looking to run for B.C. NDP in next election
SMITHERS, B.C. – A former high-profile federal British Columbia politician is the latest in a…
B.C. adds $660M in tax incentives, reveals details of $1.5 billion recovery plan
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government announcing $660 million in new tax incentives Thursday and…
Lake Babine Nation signs deal with Ottawa and British Columbia
VICTORIA – The British Columbia and federal governments have signed an agreement with the Lake…
Nearly 20 per cent of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers by late July
VANCOUVER – Health care workers in Canada made up about 20 per cent of COVID-19…
Woman in hospital after stabbing in East Vancouver parking lot: Police
VANCOUVER – Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following an alleged…
B.C. unveils new cannabis sales programs to help small, Indigenous growers
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says it will launch three cannabis programs over the next…
A look at some of the issues in the British Columbia election campaign
VICTORIA – Here’s a look at some of the major issues facing British Columbia at…
A profile sketch of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson
VICTORIA – A sketch of Andrew Wilkinson, leader of British Columbia’s Liberal party: Age: 63.…
Three men in Port Moody eatery face fines for COVID-19 violations
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Three men in Port Moody, B.C., have been fined for not…
B.C.’s top doctor says she’s received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor said she’s received death threats in her role as…
New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings
VANCOUVER – Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at…
Police investigate after man was set on fire while sleeping in Campbell River, B.C.
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – The RCMP say a sleeping man was deliberately set on fire…
B.C. premier says he needs stability to face ‘grave’ challenges province faces
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia needs a government with a majority mandate to face the…
Elections BC says 160,000 voters ask for mail-in ballots amid COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA – Elections BC says 160,000 people have requested mail-in ballots for the Oct. 24…
Money laundering inquiry delayed over of B.C. election: commissioner
VANCOUVER – The head of B.C.’s money laundering inquiry has delayed the resumption of the…