British Columbia

3 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 139 in B.C.

VICTORIA-Three new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health were reported this afternoon (Sept.18).The north's total of COVID-19 cases is now at 244, since the beginning of the pandemic.Cases by health re...

Sep 18, 2020

Prince George still smokey from fires in US

PRINCE GEORGE - The skies are still smokey in Prince George, and it's been a few days. It starts off in the morning coupled with fog, reducing visibility before the fog lifts in the afternoon.Yet, the...

Sep 18, 2020

Lake Babine Nation signs deal with Ottawa and British Columbia

VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have signed an agreement with the Lake Babine Nation that Chief Gordon Alec says will help lead to its prosperity. Alec says the agreement is an...

Sep 18, 2020

B.C. disburses first half of federal funds to reclaim dormant oil and gas wells

VANCOUVER - The first half of a $100-million federal fund directed at cleaning up dormant oil and gas wells in British Columbia has been disbursed. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says work is unde...

Sep 18, 2020

'This is truly a historic day,': Signing of Lake Babine Nation Foundation Agreement

VICTORIA-"This is truly a historic day for all of us," said Lake Babine Nation Chief, Gordon Alec in an announcement this morning (Sept.18).Chief Alec announced a step towards reconciliation between F...

Sep 18, 2020

B.C. teachers appeal to labour board over COVID-19 classroom concerns

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Teachers Federation is asking the Labour Relations Board to address its concerns about health and safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Documents filed with th...

Greg Fry Sep 18, 2020

Ivanhoe Mines confirms third death from falling bucket in South African mine shaft

VANCOUVER - Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. is confirming a third death after an underground accident Monday at its Platreef mine development project in South Africa.The Vancouver-based company says the workers we...

Sep 18, 2020

Over 85% of K-12 students in B.C. return for in-class learning

VICTORIA - New numbers released by B.C.'s provincial government shows families have embraced sending their kids back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic."Early attendance numbers show more than 85 ...

Sep 18, 2020

Cost for 'dooring' a cyclist is about to quadrouple in price

VICTORIA-As of Monday, September 21 the fine for "dooring" a cyclist is going up.Dooring is when someone opens the door of a parked vehicle when it is not reasonably safe to do so. The fine, will almo...

Sep 18, 2020

Suspected arsonist faces charges after pier fire in New Westminster, B.C.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A suspect has been identified after a fire destroyed part of a pier in New Westminster, B.C. Police say the man facing arson-related charges was taken into custody on Tuesday a...

Sep 17, 2020