Category Archives: British Columbia
55 ICU patients transferred out of northern B.C. as situation remains 'extremely serious': Dix
B.C.'s health minister says 55 patients in intensive care units in the Northern Health region have been transferred to other health regions in the province.Of those patients, 43 have tested positive f...
Oct 12, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for B.C. long-term care, assisted living workers
VICTORIA - All long-term care and assisted living employees in British Columbia now need to have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Those who have received one dose will have to undergo rapid test...
Oct 12, 2021
‘The system isn’t working,’ says B.C. mom of 9-day COVID-19 school exposure notification delay
A B.C. mother is speaking out about delays in COVID-19 notification at schools after her daughter's class was left waiting nine days to be told of exposures.The exposures happened between Sept. 22 and...
Oct 12, 2021
'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant
NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...
Oct 12, 2021
Vancouver police investigate fatal crash near Jericho Beach
Vancouver police are investigating a crash that has claimed the life of a man near Jericho Beach. Police say officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a man driving erratically Sunday night. They sa...
Oct 11, 2021
Vancouver police gang task force arrest alleged 'Top Six' gang member
Vancouver police say charges have been approved against a 22-year-old alleged gang member who police say they believe is involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict. Police say investigators working ...
Oct 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine registration open for kids aged 5-11, say B.C. health officials
VANCOUVER - B.C. health officials say parents can now register their children aged five to 11 for the COVID-19 vaccine. In a statement Sunday, spokesman Jeffrey Ferrier says parents can register their...
Oct 10, 2021
Up to 15 cm of snow expected on B.C.'s Interior highways Sunday: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is cautioning people travelling to the province's Interior over Thanksgiving weekend to prepare for winter weather conditions. The agency has issued a special weather re...
Oct 09, 2021
Lockdown comes as First Nation in central B.C. declares COVID-19 emergency
BURNS LAKE, B.C. - The Lake Babine Nation has declared a COVID-19 state of emergency, banning all non-essential travel and gatherings in its five communities in central B.C. The nation says in a state...
Oct 08, 2021
Metro Vancouver park renamed to reflect Indigenous history
BELCARRA, B.C. - A Metro Vancouver park has been renamed to include the site's Indigenous name, which officials say will better reflect the area's history. Belcarra Regional Park on the Burrard Inlet ...
Oct 08, 2021