British Columbia

B.C. moves forward on drug decriminalization, new overdose emergency response funding

VICTORIA - As British Columbia marks five years since declaring the overdose crisis a public health emergency, its unprecedented toll continues to affect people in every part of the province.Taking ac...

Apr 14, 2021

Former health officials, advocates reflect on anniversary of overdose emergency

VANCOUVER - When British Columbia's provincial health officer declared an emergency over the overdose crisis five years ago, he said it was because those who died deserved more of a response. Since th...

Greg Fry Apr 14, 2021

B.C. COVID-19 in-dining restrictions to be extended through to May: industry group

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Restaurants and Food Association says it has been told that current health orders restricting in-person dining will be extended beyond next Monday's deadline.The group says they h...

Apr 13, 2021

Grey whale off Vancouver Island given antibiotics after lesions found around tag site

VANCOUVER - Canadian and American officials say they're monitoring a grey whale after lesions were spotted in the same area where a satellite tag was attached by researchers. Officials said during a j...

Apr 13, 2021

Tougher COVID-19 restrictions in B.C., including travel, still 'on the table': Horgan

VICTORIA - Further COVID-19 restrictions may be on the way for British Columbia, with the premier suggesting changes could come as early as Thursday. John Horgan says travel restrictions will be discu...

Apr 13, 2021

BC announces new $45 million program to support youth employment

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC provincial government has announced new ways to try and employ youth and give them the practical experience to transition to a full-time position.The program will create opportu...

Apr 13, 2021

Failed fitting caused 190,000-litre spill at Trans Mountain site in B.C.: TSB

VANCOUVER - A Transportation Safety Board report says the failure of a fitting on a section of narrow tubing at a Trans Mountain pumping station in British Columbia was the cause of a crude oil spill ...

Apr 13, 2021

3,289 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the weekend; 18 deaths

VICTORIA - The provincial government says there were 3,289 new cases of COVID-19 detected in B.C. over the weekend.From Friday to Saturday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says 1,283 new ca...

Apr 12, 2021

B.C. throne speech promises long-term care staffing, more affordable child care

VICTORIA - The B.C. government is promising to make child care more affordable, hire new long-term care staff, expand support for mental health care, and tackle inequality and discrimination as part o...

Apr 12, 2021

Let users carry certain amounts of drugs without criminal sanctions: Vancouver mayor

VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver has outlined the amounts of various drugs people should be allowed to carry for a three-day supply as it seeks a federal exemption to decriminalize the possession of ...

Apr 12, 2021