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B.C.’s top doctor thanks supporters after revealing threats over COVID-19 measures
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor is thanking supporters after revealing she has faced abuse…
New Democrat, Green alliance fractures on the B.C. election campaign trail
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. – The gap between the NDP and its former Green allies widened…
Elections BC says 160,000 voters ask for mail-in ballots amid COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA – Elections BC says 160,000 people have requested mail-in ballots for the Oct. 24…
Hootsuite terminates U.S. ICE contract, after CEO says it ‘divided’ company
VANCOUVER – Hootsuite says it is terminating a contract it has with U.S. Immigration and…
B.C. woman gets one year for injecting her boyfriend with a fatal dose of morphine
PENTICTON, B.C. – A Penticton woman who injected her teenage boyfriend with a lethal dose…
Thousands dealing with stress of COVID-19 self-isolation, B.C. health officials say
VICTORIA – British Columbia health officials say the number of COVID-19 cases across the province…
B.C. premier says he needs stability to face ‘grave’ challenges province faces
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia needs a government with a majority mandate to face the…
Parts of B.C. will be drenched with up to 70 mm of rain: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER – Environment Canada is warning of heavy downpours that could cause flash flooding and…
Overdose deaths dropped in August from July in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s chief coroner is hoping a recent decline in fatal overdoses after…
Police investigate after man was set on fire while sleeping in Campbell River, B.C.
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – The RCMP say a sleeping man was deliberately set on fire…
Critically injured man may have lain for hours before help called: Vancouver police
VANCOUVER – Police say an injured man may have been attacked and left lying in…
New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings
VANCOUVER – Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at…
B.C. coroners service to release latest data on overdose deaths amid recent spike
VANCOUVER – The coroners service is expected to release data today on the latest number…
Second wave semantics: B.C. health officer says COVID-19 will be here for long haul
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor says the resurgence the province is seeing in COVID-19…
B.C.’s top doctor says she’s received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor said she’s received death threats in her role as…
Horgan says ‘acrimony’ between parties over the summer spurred call for snap election
VANCOUVER – B.C. Premier John Horgan says his decision to call an election started to…
Elections BC plans for safe vote during pandemic, expects surge in mail-in ballots
VICTORIA – Voting in British Columbia’s Oct. 24 election will be safe, historic and take…
Three men in Port Moody eatery face fines for COVID-19 violations
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Three men in Port Moody, B.C., have been fined for not…
Crowdfund for ‘Battlestar Galactica’ star Michael Hogan exceeds $150K goal
VANCOUVER – A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $150,000 to help cover “Battlestar Galactica”…
All evacuation alerts now lifted near only remaining wildfire of note in B.C.
NELSON, B.C. – Evacuation alerts have now been lifted for the only remaining properties in…
B.C.’s top doctor to share details about COVID-19 election guidelines on Tuesday
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor says public health guidelines on COVID-19 will remain in…
B.C.’s top doctor says most COVID-19 exposures at schools have been low risk
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer says most COVID-19 exposure events at schools have…
John Horgan calls an election in British Columbia for Oct. 24
LANGFORD, B.C. – Premier John Horgan called an early election Monday, saying British Columbia needs…
A profile sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia
VICTORIA – A sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia: Age:…