Category Archives: British Columbia

B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo biopsy surgery for growth in his throat
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will have biopsy surgery on Friday because of a growth in his throat. Horgan says he's been in and out of the hospital for a number of weeks. He...
Oct 28, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo surgery to remove growth in throat
B.C. Premier John Horgan made a personal statement to the media Thursday morning.He told an impromptu news conference on Thursday that he felt a lump in his neck a while ago and underwent tests.That l...
Oct 28, 2021

B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Leaders of a British Columbia First Nation say it would be "deeply meaningful" to welcome Pope Francis to their territory during a visit to Canada. A statement from the Tkemlps te Sec...
Oct 28, 2021

Demolished caretaker cabin at Nanaimo park marks end of an era
NANAIMO - A cottage which stood at Neck Point Park for decades is no more after crews demolished the dilapidated structure perched above the parking lot.The cottage was torn down earlier this year, wh...
Oct 28, 2021

Province appoints recovery liaisons to help in rebuild of fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C.
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government says two parliamentary secretaries will work with the Village of Lytton to help it recover from the wildfire that destroyed much of the community. Two people died in th...
Oct 27, 2021

West Fraser sees big gain in Q3 from Norbord addition, but results weaker than Q2
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says the addition of Norbord increased its third-quarter results from a year ago but B.C. wildfires and lower lumber prices contributed to a weakening from the ...
Oct 27, 2021

B.C. health hubs to provide co-ordinated help for children, youth with disabilities
VICTORIA - A father says his family's goals of helping their youngest child walk, talk and eat turned into a full-time job navigating British Columbia's complex patchwork of supports for children and ...
Oct 27, 2021

Most BC residents eligible for COVID-19 booster dose by early 2022
PRINCE GEORGE - For those with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, a third booster dose is being recommended by the provincial health officer.More people in B.C. will start to receive invitations for a C...
Oct 27, 2021

Flag and effigy in Halloween display spark investigations
KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP say some Halloween decorations seen at a Kelowna residence can not be tolerated in the community or by society.Mounties say a Confederate flag and an alleged effigy of a hanging p...
Oct 27, 2021

Man jailed six years for abusing Nanaimo area sex trade workers
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual violence against women and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Violence inflicted by a man wi...
Oct 27, 2021