British Columbia

If periodic rainfall continues, wildfire season may not be bad: BC Wildfire Seasonal Outlook

PRINCE GEORGE-The 2020 Wildfire season began with drier than normal conditions, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) so what does this mean for the rest of the Wildfire season?The BCWS releas...

Jun 22, 2020

COVID-19 supports for children and youth will continue through summer

VICTORIA-The Province will continue to support children with special needs and youth aging out of care by extending interim measures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.One more round of the short-term Emerg...

Jun 22, 2020

Resident weighs leaving as slow-moving landslide threat returns in B.C.

OLD FORT, B.C. - A resident of a small community on the banks of British Columbia's Peace River says he's concerned that if he leaves, he won't be able to come home. Karl Kirschbaum, 68, said he'...

Jun 22, 2020

UBC Board of Governors chair resigns after 'liking' anti-protest tweets

VANCOUVER - The chair of University of British Columbia's Board of Governors is stepping down after "liking" tweets deriding protests against anti-Black racism. In a resignation letter Saturday, Micha...

Jun 21, 2020

B.C. politicians return for 'unique' sitting of legislature during pandemic

VICTORIA - In a building where face-to-face debates between political opponents are normal activities, the British Columbia legislature will be a much different place when it returns Monday ...

Jun 21, 2020

Post-secondary Indigenous students get over $6 million in support

ckpgVICTORIA - Indigenous students at public post-secondary institutions throughout British Columbia will have more support to succeed in post-secondary education and finish their studies.This support...

Jun 20, 2020

'A little different': Vancouver 'micro-weddings' help couples during COVID-19

VANCOUVER - Nikki Alexis and Roni Jones originally imagined their September wedding would include 100 people, including friends and family, and a large celebration. The COVID-19 pandemic changed ...

Jun 20, 2020

Province seeks input for improved supports for those suffering brain injuries and mental health and substance challenges

VICTORIA-The Province is seeking input from people living with concurrent brain injuries and mental health and substance use challenges, as well as their families in order to provide better supports.F...

Jun 20, 2020

7 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., no deaths

VICTORIA-It's been almost two weeks since the last reported test positive case of COVID-19 in Northern B.C.No new cases of the virus were reported today, the north remaining at 65 test positive cases....

Jun 19, 2020

B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff guessed alcohol level

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an investigation has been launched into allegations of "abhorrent practices" by some emergency room staff who are accused of play...

Jun 19, 2020