British Columbia

COVID numbers surge in B.C. as Halloween crowd gathers in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - As British Columbia reported a record surge in COVID-19 cases that health officials called concerning, Vancouver police say some people flouted pandemic rules in an "alcohol-fuelled" gathe...

Nov 02, 2020

Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor

VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...

Nov 02, 2020

1,120 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., largest weekend surge

VANCOUVER-1,120 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., over the weekend.This past weekend saw a surge in cases bringing B.C.'s total of test-positive cases since the start of the pandemic to 15,501.Cases by H...

Nov 02, 2020

Large 'hostile' crowd gathers in downtown Vancouver on Halloween

VANCOUVER-Vancouver police say a large and ``hostile'' crowd gathered downtown on Halloween night despite COVID-19 restrictions, but officers didn't issue tickets because of safety concerns.Police say...

Nov 02, 2020

Horgan's cabinet has many openings for newcomers and veterans after election victory

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan has several spots to fill in his cabinet after losing seven ministers who didn't run again but winning a New Democrat majority in British Columbia gives him advantages w...

Nov 01, 2020

Police look for suspect after controversial mural in Victoria is vandalized

Victoria police are looking for a suspect after a controversial mural was found vandalized with spray paint Saturday morning.They say witnesses reported seeing a suspect arrive on a red-and-white moto...

Oct 31, 2020

B.C. casino didn't always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears

VANCOUVER - The inquiry into money laundering has heard British Columbia's largest casino didn't always comply with reporting requirements on large cash buy-ins as suspicious transactions became incre...

Oct 30, 2020

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 272 in B.C.

VICTORIA-Six new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health for a total of 412 since the start of the pandemic.Provincially, 272 new cases were reported, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 14,3...

Oct 30, 2020

Federal government tells Teck to improve water quality from two B.C. coal operations

VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. says it has been ordered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to improve the quality of water affected by two of its coal mining operations in B.C.'s Elk Valley.&nb...

Oct 30, 2020

Judge says 'air of reality' to Meng's allegations of abuse of process

VANCOUVER - A B.C. judge has ruled that lawyers for Meng Wanzhou can argue that the United States misled Canadian officials in a win for the Huawei executive. Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes re...

Oct 30, 2020