British Columbia

Locals-first priority boarding is no more on B.C. Ferries

VICTORIA-The Province is scrapping its locals-first boarding on B.C Ferries.Locals-first priority boarding was put in place in March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared, allowing pri...

Jul 31, 2020

Province announces regulations towards 100 per cent EV sales by 2040

VICTORIA-The Province says there are now regulations in place outlining how British Columbia will reduce pollution and make the switch to 100 per cent electric vehicle sales by 2040.The regulations fo...

Jul 31, 2020

29 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.

VICTORIA-29 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in B.C. today (July 30), none of those were in the Northern Health region.The north remains at 86 test-positive cases, with Provincial Health Officer, D...

Jul 30, 2020

B.C. tabs Thompson Rivers University to study wildfire prediction, responses

VICTORIA - A university located in the heart of one of British Columbia's most volatile forest fire regions will lead new research in wildfire prediction and response. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson ...

Jul 30, 2020

Four Vancouver plazas approved for pilot project allowing outdoor drinking

VANCOUVER - Residents will soon have four new outdoor locations in Vancouver to enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Vancouver council has approved a pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in four ...

Jul 30, 2020

Visitors aren't welcome during COVID to northwest B.C.'s Tahltan Nation

DEASE LAKE, B.C. - The Tahltan Nation has issued a notice that the public should avoid its territory in northwest British Columbia until the there's a vaccine or community immunity for COVID-19. The T...

Jul 30, 2020

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 41 in B.C.

VICTORIA-41 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., and six of those are in the Northern Health Region.The six additional cases are on Haida Gwaii, where last week an outbreak was declared. There is now a tota...

Jul 29, 2020

Norma Fitzsimmons, founder of 'cheeky' winter flower count, dies at 97

VICTORIA - The Victoria woman who started a light-hearted campaign to count flower blossoms sprouting in British Columbia's capital when much of Canada remained locked in winter's grip has d...

Jul 29, 2020

Most K-12 students return to school this fall

VICTORIA-Most students K-12 will return to school this fall, this announced Wednesday (July 29) afternoon.Enhanced safety measures and additional resources will allow most students to return to in-cla...

Jul 29, 2020

ICBC reminds British Columbians to drive safe this long weekend

RICHMOND-Be safe on the roads this long weekend, that's the message from ICBC to British Columbians.In the North Central Interior of the province, there is an average of 26 people injured in 130 crash...

Jul 29, 2020