British Columbia

Rent freeze re-extended

VICTORIA-The Province is re-extending rent freezes across the province.The extension will freeze rent increases until July 10, 2021. Increases were originally set to return on December 1, 2020 but are...

Nov 09, 2020

Uncommon mid-fall snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as storm hits B.C.

VANCOUVER - Snowfall warnings have been issued for several regions of British Columbia, including parts of Metro Vancouver.The Environment Canada warnings cover the central Interior including the Cari...

Nov 09, 2020

NDP pick up two extra seats in final vote tally

VICTORIA - The NDP is set to lead British Columbia with a strong majority that was confirmed last night when election officials wrapped up the final mail-in vote tally. Elections B-C says the N-D-P wo...

Nov 09, 2020

B.C. Health Ministry clarifies social gathering rules of new regional order

VICTORIA - British Columbia's Ministry of Health is clarifying new rules around social gatherings, one day after a new regional public health order was issued. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Hen...

Nov 08, 2020

Mail-in ballot count enters final leg in British Columbia election

British Columbians could soon know the final results of the provincial election as officials have said they are aiming to wrap up the mail-in ballot count today. Elections BC began counting 660,000 ma...

Nov 08, 2020

Region-specific orders issued by PHO

VICTORIA - A rare Saturday update from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix provided a stern Dr. Henry issuing new orders in an effort to curb the steadily increas...

Nov 07, 2020

B.C. officials to hold weekend COVID-19 update as cases spike

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial health officer and health minister are holding a rare weekend news conference today amid a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minis...

Nov 07, 2020

Thousands of mail-in ballots to be counted this weekend to finalize B.C.'s election

VICTORIA - Counting of the mail-in and absentee ballots from British Columbia's election will resume this morning. Elections BC had about 660,000 ballots to count and while a handful of ridings ...

Nov 07, 2020

B.C. officials to hold weekend COVID-19 update as cases spike

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial health officer and health minister are holding a rare weekend news conference today amid a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health...

Nov 07, 2020

B.C. health officials ask businesses to review COVID-19 safety plans as cases rise

VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials are asking businesses to review their COVID-19 safety plans as the province reports another daily record for new infections. B.C. confirmed 589 new cases o...

Nov 06, 2020