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Dentists, teachers disappointed they won’t be prioritized for vaccine in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Dentists, bus drivers and teachers are among the essential workers who are disappointed…
B.C. south coast still under snowfall warnings despite many waking up to rain
VANCOUVER – Many residents of British Columbia’s south coast woke up to rain on Sunday…
A chronology of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in British Columbia
Here is a timeline of a liquefied natural gas pipeline dispute in British Columbia, which…
Taxi companies lose court bid to quash Uber, Lyft approvals in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – Several Metro Vancouver taxi companies have lost a court bid to quash the…
Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. jail after 20 people test positive
SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health has declared two new COVID-19 outbreaks, including at the North…
No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A burned body, believed to be of a homeless person, has been found…
Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER – Residents of British Columbia’s south coast are being urged to prepare for a…
COVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates
VANCOUVER – The devastating toll of COVID-19 on long-term care residents in Canada has underscored…
Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing ‘breach’ of policies, procedures
VANCOUVER – The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to…
Federal minister touts need for new B.C. economic development agency
VICTORIA – The federal economic development minister says business leaders in British Columbia want to…
B.C. announces plan for mass vaccination campaign starting in April
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s oldest residents will be able to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccinations starting…
B.C. government to release report on its response to pandemic at care homes
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s health minister says the province will release a report assessing its…
RCMP say man deemed risk located after removing monitoring bracelet, walking away
RICHMOND, B.C. – RCMP say a man who allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet…
Legal review shows British Columbia can’t restrict interprovincial travel: Horgan
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says a review of legal options has made it clear…
B.C. Liberals start planning leadership contest to replace Andrew Wilkinson
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s Liberal party took the first steps Thursday towards selecting a new…
B.C. premier, health officials to discuss next steps in COVID immunization plan
VICTORIA – Health officials have called off the regular COVID-19 briefing in British Columbia as…
B.C. court rejects Martin Tremblay’s bid to change sentence, add new evidence
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man who plied two teenagers with drugs and alcohol and…
Changes in Indian farm laws could benefit Canada, experts say
VANCOUVER – Changes to India’s farm laws could open up the second most populous country…
Residents of Old Fort, B.C., suing province, others over slow-moving slide
VANCOUVER – Residents of a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia are suing the local…
B.C.’s COVID-19 cases trending in right direction, provincial health officer says
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer and health minister say the province’s COVID-19 case…
B.C. man wanted in connection to Manitoba murder arrested after months on the run
SURREY, B.C. – RCMP say a man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in…
Illicit drug combo found in B.C.’s north, officials say it could impede naloxone
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Illicit drug overdoses are rising in northern British Columbia and health…
B.C. to still administer second doses despite loss of Pfizer shipment next week: Dix
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s health minister says the province is still on track to begin…
British Columbia government lax on cybersecurity practices, auditor reports
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government must do a better job of protecting its computer…