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Refusing COVID-19 vaccine hurts wider population, B.C. health minister says
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s health minister admonished on Thursday those who refuse to get vaccinated…
B.C. opens consultation on anti-racism legislation as groups praise data collection
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is asking residents to provide input on proposed anti-racism…
Firefighters from Mexico set to head home after battling wildfires in B.C.
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s wildfire service says firefighters from Mexico will begin heading home this…
Vancouver police investigate death of man pinned by car at drive-thru
Vancouver police are investigating the death of a man at a restaurant’s drive-thru early Wednesday…
B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccine card system good first step, medical group says
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system is being praised by provincial groups representing…
B.C. reports 814 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths
VICTORIA – British Columbia reported 814 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as the number of…
Lululemon boosts guidance after stellar second-quarter results surpass expectations
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica Inc. boosted its guidance after handily beating expectations in its latest…
B.C.’s top doctor says vaccine card could help move beyond COVID-19 disruption
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s premier says the province’s vaccination card will keep the province’s economy…
Police searching for witnesses to incident involving Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum
SURREY, B.C. – RCMP are asking anyone with information on an altercation between Surrey Mayor…
B.C. teachers, parents want data on COVID-19 in schools to be publicly available
VANCOUVER – Parents and educators are anxious about no longer receiving notices about COVID-19 exposure…
Seismologist says computer glitch led to false reports about earthquake in B.C.
KITIMAT, B.C. – A government seismologist says a magnitude 6.5 earthquake reported in British Columbia…
Forest company, RCMP, old-growth defenders due in court this month for four hearings
VICTORIA – The ongoing battle over old-growth forests on southern Vancouver Island is heading back…
Mayor of Surrey, B.C., alleges he was run over by vehicle after being accosted
SURREY, B.C. – The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says he was “verbally assaulted” and hit…
Candlelight vigil for Langley, B.C., mom and teacher missing for a week
LANGLEY, B.C. – Friendsand family of a missing Langley, B.C., woman are planning a candlelight…
Police investigate death of youth found critically injured on B.C. high school field
PENTICTON, B.C. – RCMP are investigating the death of a critically injured teen or young…
People returning home after B.C. wildfire encouraged to connect with others, get help
VERNON, B.C. – Residents returning home after the destructive White Rock Lake wildfire in British…
Business owners, police group call for clarity on B.C. vaccine card program
VANCOUVER – Business owners and law enforcement are asking for more support as British Columbia…
B.C. reports three deaths, 671 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA – British Columbia has reported 671 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths.…
RCMP investigate death of a child seriously injured at B.C. campground
CRESTON, B.C. – RCMP are investigating the death of a child who sustained serious injuries…
Progress on Wet’suwet’en rights and title slower than parties would have liked
SMITHERS, B.C. – British Columbia’s minister of Indigenous relations and reconciliation says the progress on…
B.C., Tahltan Nation step up wildlife patrols after ‘contentious’ hunting season
VICTORIA – There will be more provincial conservation officers and Tahltan guardians patrolling the nation’s…
Destructive White Rock Lake wildfire in B.C. Interior being held
VERNON, B.C. – One of the largest and most destructive wildfires in British Columbia this…
Drug users group files decriminalization lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court
VANCOUVER – A group representing drug users has filed a lawsuit against the federal government…
B.C. wildfires, evacuation orders continue to drop as government urges caution
VICTORIA – Residents of more than 970 properties have been allowed to return home as…