Category Archives: British Columbia
Parts of B.C. will be drenched with up to 70 mm of rain: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of heavy downpours that could cause flash flooding and pooling water in parts of B.C. Rainfall warnings have been posted for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and t...
Sep 23, 2020
Overdose deaths remain high in Northern Health and across B.C.
VICTORIA-Updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths have been announced by the BC Coroners Service this morning (Sept.23) and they show that in Northern Health, deaths in recent months have incre...
Sep 23, 2020
New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings
VANCOUVER - Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules. Vancouver and Calgary are among the 10 North American citie...
Sep 23, 2020
B.C. election focused on whether there is a need for a campaign on Day One
VANCOUVER - The first day of the B.C. election campaign featured conflicting views on just how well the three parties were getting along in the minority legislature. NDP Leader John Horgan says he cal...
Sep 23, 2020
B.C. coroners service to release latest data on overdose deaths amid recent spike
VANCOUVER - The coroners service is expected to release data today on the latest number of monthly overdose deaths in British Columbia after three months of rising fatalities during the pandemic.The p...
Sep 23, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor said she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a panel discussi...
Sep 22, 2020
11 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health
VICTORIA-11 new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region have been reported this afternoon.The new cases bring the north's total to 266 test-positive cases since the beginning of the pandemic.C...
Sep 22, 2020
ElectionsBC plans for safe vote during pandemic, expects surge in mail-in ballots
VICTORIA - ElectionsBC says it has developed a plan for people in British Columbia to vote safely in the Oct. 24 provincial election during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief electoral officer Anton Boegman...
Sep 22, 2020
Three men in Port Moody eatery face fines for COVID-19 violations
PORT MOODY, B.C. - Three men in Port Moody, B.C., have been fined for not following restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 at a restaurant. A statement from Port Moody police says off...
Sep 22, 2020
Crowdfund for 'Battlestar Galactica' star Michael Hogan exceeds $150K goal
VANCOUVER - A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $150,000 to help cover "Battlestar Galactica" star Michael Hogan's medical expenses after suffering a "life-changing" brain injury. A GoFundMe ...
Sep 22, 2020