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$12 million in reserved federal funds released to B.C. school districts: ministry
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it is releasing about $12 million to school…
B.C. housing market to remain vibrant through the new year: report
VANCOUVER – A company that supports hundreds of credit unions across Canada predicts British Columbia’s…
Bombardier Transportation signs $721M deal with TransLink for 205 new SkyTrain cars
VANCOUVER – Bombardier Transportation says it has signed a deal with TransLink to build 205…
5 things we’ve learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic struck
VANCOUVER – When the first COVID-19 cases trickled into Canada, little was known about the…
B.C. lacks plans for rising seas, flooding: coastal adaptation researcher
VANCOUVER – Parts of British Columbia could see massive losses if the province doesn’t start…
Fraser Health declares two new COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, another two over
SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health has confirmed two new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes…
Carole James, former B.C. finance minister, says she was driven to give back
VICTORIA – Carole James says she was still deciding whether to run in British Columbia’s…
Meng’s lawyers outline new branch of argument in extradition case documents
VANCOUVER – Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou allege the United States’ legal case against…
Churches in B.C. get $18,400 in tickets for breaking COVID-19 rules
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – The RCMP say they have served tickets totalling $18,400 to representatives from…
No easy solutions to complex problem of high condo insurance premiums: B.C. report
VANCOUVER – A Crown corporation that regulates British Columbia’s private-sector insurance companies says an average…
Former clerk of the B.C. legislature faces charges of fraud, breach of trust
VICTORIA – The former clerk of the British Columbia legislature has been charged with four…
Surge in website applications slows process for B.C. COVID-19 benefit
VICTORIA – A high volume of online applications for the British Columbia COVID-19 recovery benefit…
Burnaby Hospital fire that contributed to COVID-19 outbreak deemed arson: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. – The RCMP say a fire that has been blamed for contributing to…
B.C.’s top doctor says plan now for safe, COVID-free Christmas
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor is advising people with chronic health conditions to contact…
B.C. police watchdog investigates Vancouver officers’ use of force in arrest of man
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s police complaint commissioner will proceed with a disciplinary-conduct investigation into the actions…
RCMP start criminal investigation into train derailment near Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – The RCMP say a criminal investigation has been launched into a fatal…
B.C. forecasts $13.6 billion deficit; economy expected to grow 3 per cent next year
VICTORIA – British Columbia is showing signs of rebuilding its economy despite the ongoing and…
Two options on table to replace George Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it has received a business case outlining two…
Privacy watchdog rejects B.C. First Nation’s bid to access location of COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA – B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner says the province is releasing enough information to…
Big White ski resort in Kelowna, B.C., fires staff after spread of COVID-19
KELOWNA, B.C. – Big White Ski Resort says it has fired “a number” of staff…
Advocates share fear of worsening overdose crisis in 2021, want national safe supply
VANCOUVER – With overdose deaths rising across Canada, advocates for drug users are calling for…
B.C. behind on climate goals, sets new 2025 emissions target to stay on track
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is setting a new target for cutting greenhouse gas…
B.C. mom who gave birth in a coma due to COVID-19 awake, able to meet son
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A mother who gave birth while in a coma due to complications…
B.C. expanding enforcement measures in effort to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers
VICTORIA – New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia’s crackdown…