British Columbia

Boaters urged to use caution around hurt humpback off Vancouver

VANCOUVER - A conservation organization is warning boaters to be extra careful around an injured humpback whale spotted in the water off Vancouver. Ocean Wise says in a news release the whale was last...

Apr 14, 2021

Backroom organizer Mark Marissen announces bid for mayor in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Longtime political organizer Mark Marissen has announced his bid for mayor of Vancouver.In messages posted Wednesday on social media, Marissen says he will run for Vancouver's top job in t...

Apr 14, 2021

The five-year anniversary of B.C.'s overdose emergency

Prince George - Premier John Horgan; Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have issued the following statement on the five-year ...

Apr 14, 2021

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