Category Archives: British Columbia

Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in B.C. if it does elsewhere
VANCOUVER - As British Columbia teachers argue for broader mask requirements in elementary schools, some families and educators say it's been easy for kids to adapt to the rules in other provinces. He...
Feb 26, 2021

B.C. police looking for witnesses to statue beheading, graffiti spree
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are asking for help from the public who may know something about the beheading of a royal statue and a recent rash of graffiti in the city. There were numerous acts of sp...
Feb 25, 2021

Avalanche warning for backcountry users in North and South Rockies
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - Avalanche Canada has issued a warning for recreational backcountry users in British Columbia and Alberta, covering the North and South Rockies, the Lizard Range, Flathead and Watert...
Feb 25, 2021

Concern for rapid COVID-19 spread prevents B.C. from lifting restrictions: Dr. Henry
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says the province isn't at a point where restrictions can be lifted due to concerns about the potential for rapid spread of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie...
Feb 25, 2021

41 new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region
VANCOUVER- Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 395 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia today, 41 in the Northern Health region.That brings the total number of cases in B.C. since th...
Feb 25, 2021

Reasons given for allowing men guilty in Surrey Six case an abuse-of-process hearing
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has revealed its reasons for allowing two men found guilty of the first-degree murders of six people in an apartment building in Surrey, B.C., a new he...
Feb 25, 2021

B.C. pandemic recovery forecast shows steady economic growth to 2023: Central 1
VANCOUVER - Healthy growth is forecast for British Columbia through 2023 by Central 1, the financial services partner for 250 credit unions across Canada. The Vancouver-based firm predicts growth of 4...
Feb 25, 2021

20 new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region
PRINCE GEORGE - Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 456 new cases of COVID-19 today.Here's the regional breakdown:Vancouver Coastal Health: 108Fraser Health: 259Island Health: 35Inter...
Feb 24, 2021

Vaccinating essential workers before seniors in B.C. could save lives: experts
VANCOUVER - New research from experts at Simon Fraser University suggests British Columbia should change its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans to prioritize essential workers who can't avoid contact with...
Feb 24, 2021

Online reservations for thousands of B.C. campsites set to open on March 8
VICTORIA - Camping enthusiasts in British Columbia will be able to book summer campsites in parks across the province starting March 8. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy says in ...
Feb 24, 2021