British Columbia

B.C. human rights commissioner report outlines racial disparities in policing

VICTORIA - The office of British Columbia's human rights commissioner says an analysis of data from five police services across the province shows "profound racial disparities" and it is calling for c...

Nov 24, 2021

B.C. releasing plans for permanent sick leave program

VICTORIA - The British Columbia is expected to release details of a paid sick leave program for workers today. Labour Minister Harry Bains has scheduled a news conference with provincial health office...

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'It was devastating': B.C. woman shares story of flood damage to family farm

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Tiffany de Leeuw says her in-laws realized the gravity of the disaster facing their farm on the Sumas Prairie when a field flooded in 30 minutes. She said her father-in-law and brot...

Nov 24, 2021

Some evacuees allowed to return home as British Columbia braces for storm

As some evacuees from devastating flooding in British Columbia were allowed to return home Tuesday, the mayor of Abbotsford said preparations were progressing for another storm that's expected later t...

Nov 23, 2021

'We're at a blank canvas' public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.

NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city's downtown.Open houses and public presentations ar...

Nov 23, 2021

B.C. starts COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11 next week, up to 350,000 eligible

VICTORIA - British Columbia's COVID-19 immunization program for children between the ages of five and 11 will start next week. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says up to 350,000 children wi...

Nov 23, 2021

City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees

NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022.Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furthe...

Nov 23, 2021

'Let's be ready for this:' meteorologists eye trio of storms bringing next deluge to central Island

NANAIMO - Less than two weeks after a parade of storms caused widespread flooding and damage across southern B.C., another round is slated to pass through.Environment Canada is tracking three storms f...

Nov 23, 2021

Interfor signs deal to buy lumber producer Eacom Timber for $490 million

BURNABY, B.C. - Interfor Corp. has signed a deal to buy Eacom Timber Corp., a lumber producer with operations in Ontario and Quebec, for $490 million. The company says the deal grows its total lumber ...

Nov 23, 2021

Drug toxicity call volumes continue testing local emergency responders

NANAIMO - Reviving people falling victim to Nanaimo's ongoing drug toxicity crisis is having an increased impact on emergency responders. Updated Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) data stated their crews resp...

Nov 23, 2021