Category Archives: British Columbia
124 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend throughout Island Health
NANAIMO - The steady rise in COVID-19 cases in Island Health has continued.Island Health confirmed 124 new cases over three reporting periods from the weekend. It brings the total number of cases in t...
Aug 23, 2021
The Latest: British Columbia bringing in COVID vaccine card
HANOI, Vietnam - VICTORIA, British Columbia - The Canadian Pacific coast province of British Columbia is bringing in a vaccine card for residents to get access to restaurants, clubs, sporting events a...
Aug 23, 2021
Final evacuation alert lifted for Crazy Creek Gorge wildfire
SICAMOUS, B.C. - There are no longer any evacuation orders or alerts connected to the Crazy Creek Gorge Forest Service Road wildfire in the Shuswap.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District rescinded an ...
Aug 23, 2021
B.C. to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for activities such as restaurant dining, sporting events beginning Sept. 13
VICTORIA - Beginning Sept. 13, B.C. will bar unvaccinated citizens from taking part in certain non-essential activities, such as dining at restaurants or attending ticketed sporting events.In a news c...
Aug 23, 2021
B.C. becomes second province to require proof of vaccination, starting Sept. 13
British Columbia announced Monday that it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for people attending certain social and recreational events.One dose of vaccine will be required for entry as of Se...
Aug 23, 2021
Vancouver police investigating vandalism at memorial as possible hate crime
VANCOUVER - The defacing of a public memorial in Vancouver to those who were aboard a ship that was forced to return to India more than a century ago is being treated by police as a possible hate crim...
Aug 23, 2021
Mt. Hayes fire 'being held' as crews secure perimeter
NANAIMO - Crews are officially in control of a wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport.The BC Wildfire Service officially lists the Mt. Hayes wildfire as "being held", meaning no further growth ...
Aug 23, 2021
Number of wildfires burning in B.C. down slightly from a week ago
The BC Wildfire Service says nearly 250 blazes are burning across the province, down from nearly 270 a week ago. It says more than 8,600 square kilometres of land has been scorched this year from wild...
Aug 23, 2021
VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction
NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...
Aug 23, 2021
B.C. holding COVID-19 vaccination update; premier attending
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan, along with the health minister and provincial health officer, will be holding a briefing on COVID-19 vaccinations in British Columbia this afternoon. Specific details o...
Aug 23, 2021