British Columbia

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

Vancouver resident finds lost teddy bear containing her mother's voice recording

VANCOUVER - Mara Soriano has spent the last four days checking the alleys and dumpsters of Vancouver's West End, putting up posters and answering multitudes of emails and tweets, hoping she'd fin...

Jul 29, 2020

B.C. to announce plans for September return to school amid COVID-19 pandemic

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is set to announce its updated plan for a safe return for public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Rob Fleming says the...

Jul 29, 2020

Northern Health remains at 80 test-positive cases of COVID-19, B.C. adds 23 more

VICTORIA-No new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Health region announced today (July 28), provincially, however, 23 new cases were reported.The north remains at a total of 80 test-positive cases, wit...

Jul 28, 2020

Province provides $1.5 million for local sport organizations facing financial struggles amidst pandemic

VICTORIA-The Province is providing $1.5 million to help local sport organizations with fixed costs amidst the pandemic.British Columbia has over 4,100 local sports organizations and the COVID-19 pande...

Jul 28, 2020

Make sure you stay hydrated this week

PRINCE GEORGE-It's over a month overdue...but it's finally beginning to feel like summer outside.With the hotter temperatures, it's important to remember to stay hydrated. Healthlink B.C. recommends a...

Jul 28, 2020

British Columbians now able to access ICBC data online

RICHMOND-Increasing transparency with British Columbians, that is what ICBC aims at doing by allowing B.C. residents access to comprehensive new data, online.British Columbians are now able to head on...

Jul 28, 2020

Former B.C. Conservative member of Parliament James Abbott dies at 77

CRANBROOK, B.C. - A retired members of Parliament who represented the southeastern British Columbia riding of Kootenay-Columbia for 18 years has died. Several politicians, including current Koote...

Jul 28, 2020

Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021

VANCOUVER - Park board commissioners in Vancouver have voted in favour of allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks around the city, but relaxing with a cold one likely won't happen soon. Although comm...

Jul 28, 2020

West Fraser beats expectations as second quarter turns positive despite COVID-19

VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. beat expectations as it earned $48 million in its latest quarter despite lower revenues. The Vancouver-based forest products producer says it earned 70 cents pe...

Jul 28, 2020