British Columbia

Actor Ryan Reynolds releases warning of COVID-19 dangers after Premier's plea

VANCOUVER - Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds has responded to a plea from British Columbia Premier John Horgan for help with messaging to younger residents about partying during a pandemic....

Aug 14, 2020

B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

VANCOUVER - Mandatory reporting requirements are being imposed on wholesale gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers in British Columbia to ensure transparency and accountability on pricing. Bruce...

Aug 14, 2020

Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

VANCOUVER - A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may be motivating more parents to get their children a seasonal flu vaccine. Published in the Journa...

Aug 13, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 78 in B.C.

VICTORIA-Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Northern Health region today (Aug.13).The new cases bring the total of test-positive cases in the north to 106.Cases by Health region:Vancouver ...

Aug 13, 2020

Chinese Canadian Museum of B.C. opens first exhibit in Vancouver's Chinatown

VANCOUVER - A giant, intricate dragon mask and a hand-painted wok greet visitors to the first-ever exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum of British Columbia in Vancouver's Chinatown. The...

Aug 13, 2020

Employers looking to extend their temporary layoffs must apply by Aug.25

VICTORIA-The deadline to have employers extend their temporary layoffs beyond Aug.30 is creeping up.Businesses requiring the extension should apply for a variance using the Employment Standards Branch...

Aug 13, 2020

Province doubles number of treatment beds for youth struggling with addictions

VICTORIA- The Province is more than doubling the number of treatment beds for youth struggling with addictions.The investment will see 123 new beds for youth substance-use treatment and withdrawal-man...

Aug 13, 2020

University of Victoria's new president joins school from Australia

VICTORIA - A year-long search for a new president has taken the University of Victoria to Australia to hire a Canadian man. Kevin Hall is a senior administrator at the University of Newcastle i...

Aug 13, 2020

CleanBC Communities Fund: Second round of applications being accepted

VICTORIA-The Province is now accepting applications from local governments First Nations, Indigenous organizations, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations across B.C. for investments in clean-ene...

Aug 13, 2020

Province invests $1.575 million into longstanding concerns at Tulsequah Chief Mine site

TULSEQUAH-Site preparation and studies to support early reclamation work at the Tulsequah Chief Mine site is being subsidized by the province.$1.575 million dollars from the Provincial Government will...

Aug 13, 2020