British Columbia

137 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old growth logging: RCMP

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. - The Mounties say four people were arrested Friday as they enforced a British Columbia court injunction ordering the removal of blockades aimed at preventing old-growth logging on...

May 28, 2021

Conservation officers search for black bear strolling through Nanaimo streets

NANAIMO - A solitary, young black bear took an impromptu tour in Nanaimo's university district area.An initial report from the Buttertubs Marsh area was made to NanaimoNewsNOW and the BC Conservation ...

May 28, 2021

B.C. health officials report outbreak of COVID-19 at long-term care in Surrey

VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials say COVID-19 is still spreading with new cases and clusters as the province begins to reopen in a four-step plan. In a news release, they say it is importa...

May 28, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases drop, 500,000 first doses administered in Island Health

NANAIMO - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Island Health has led to a swift drop in active cases. Island Health confirmed 83 active cases on Friday, May 28, down from 92 the day before. Active case...

May 28, 2021

B.C. records 317 new COVID-19 cases; 16 in Northern Health

VICTORIA - B.C. recorded 317 new cases of COVID-19 Friday (May 28), including 16 within Northern Health.The total are contained in an update prepared by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.Over...

May 28, 2021

Interior Health may have more pop-up vaccination clinics

KELOWNA - The success of a neighbourhood COVID-19 immunization clinic in Rutland on Wednesday could result in similar efforts in other locations.Rutland has six immunization clinics operating, but sti...

May 28, 2021

Reward offered for info on suspected bear poachers

ENDERBY, B.C. - Some Interior First Nations are offering a $3,000 reward for information on those responsible for dozens of severed bear paws discovered near Shuswap Lake.The Indigenous bands of the P...

May 28, 2021

City eyes relocating downtown Nanaimo transit exchange to high-profile site

NANAIMO - A major thoroughfare through downtown Nanaimo could have a new transit exchange. The City of Nanaimo announced on Friday, May 28 it purchased 565 and 575 Terminal Ave. and is in the process ...

May 28, 2021

‘We always knew that this was happening’: Kamloops residential school survivor

UPPER NICOLA, B.C. - "I didn't realize how strong I was. I was strong because I came home. I didn't know that till this afternoon," said Chief Harvey McLeod.The Chief of the Upper Nicola Band attended...

May 28, 2021

B.C. expands fund by $10 million for sexual assault response

VICTORIA - A program that provides support services for survivors of sexual assault in British Columbia is getting an extra $10 million to expand its work across the province. Solicitor General Mike F...

May 28, 2021