British Columbia

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

B.C. mental health minister becomes latest cabinet member not to run again

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions says she won't seek re-election, joining a string of senior cabinet ministers who are bowing out of provincial polit...

Sep 17, 2020

Mouth wash test coming for school-aged children in British Columbia

VICTORIA - British Columbia is introducing a new saline gargle test for students from kindergarten to Grade 12 to help make it easier for children and teenagers to check whether they have COVID-19. Pr...

Sep 17, 2020

B.C. hits new single-day high in COVID-19 cases

VANCOUVER-165 new cases of COVID-19, including two epi-linked cases, were reported this (Sept.17) afternoon-a new single-day high in B.C.The additional cases bring the total of provincial COVID-19 cas...

Sep 17, 2020