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Two million people vaccinated in B.C., first person with AstraZeneca blood clot
SURREY, B.C. – The first person in British Columbia to have a rare blood clot…
B.C. looks to target ‘revenge porn’ with legislation
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it is looking into creating a law that…
Central 1 housing analysis predicts slower market in 2022 but prices continue upward
VANCOUVER – The latest analysis of British Columbia’s housing market predicts yo-yo-like activity over the…
B.C.’s Dr. Henry says province looking to provide vaccines to youth 12 years to 17
VICTORIA – British Columbia is considering running COVID-19 immunization clinics in public schools before the…
Grizzly attacks B.C. man on his property, dogs escape injury
MALAKWA, B.C. – A man out for a walk with his dogs has survived an…
Cougar believed to be responsible for B.C. attack killed: conservation service
AGASSIZ, B.C. – The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says it believes it has killed…
Woman dies, suspect under arrest, following shooting in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Homicide investigators say the fatal shooting of a woman at a Surrey,…
B.C. gives $2M to Japanese Canadian seniors as step toward righting internment wrongs
VICTORIA – British Columbia is offering tangible recognition of the historical wrongs caused by the…
COVID-19 rules against large gatherings force PNE to cancel 2021 exhibition
VANCOUVER -The Pacific National Exhibition says ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have forced the cancellation of…
Shooting in Surrey sends woman to hospital
SURREY, B.C. – A woman is recovering from gunshot wounds following a shooting in Surrey…
B.C. designates pregnant people as priority group for COVID-19 vaccination
VICTORIA – Those who are pregnant in British Columbia have now been designated a priority…
Solving public shootings a ‘top priority’ for Metro Vancouver police: Delta chief
DELTA, B.C. – The police chief in Delta, B.C., offered comfort to community members following…
B.C. woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries in a cougar attack
AGASSIZ, B.C. – The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a woman has been airlifted…
More homes on Metro Vancouver market, but board says demand still high as prices grow
VANCOUVER – Increasing values are prompting homeowners to sell, but the Real Estate Board of…
Group of Canadian youth fighting climate change take case to Federal Court of Appeal
VANCOUVER – Fifteen young climate activists are taking their court battle to the next level…
COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry
VICTORIA – British Columbia health officials say shorter wait times between first and second COVID-19…
Watchdog investigates death of woman in Vancouver police custody
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death…
First-ever image of COVID-19 variant supports faith in current vaccines, says UBC
VANCOUVER – The first images of a mutation on a COVID-19 variant of concern have…
Canadian consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic: study
VICTORIA – Consumer trust for big brands dropped during the pandemic amid concerns about how…
Two B.C. student-aid websites shut down after possible hacking: ministry
VICTORIA – The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training says it has temporarily shut…
Fireworks festival cancelled in Vancouver for second year due to COVID-19 pandemic
VANCOUVER – One of the largest and most popular summer celebrations in Vancouver has been…
Tilray-Aphria deal closes, company to control biggest share of Cdn pot market
NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc. say their merger deal has now closed…
Police hunt for motive after identifying corrections officer as fatal shooting victim
DELTA, B.C. – A provincial corrections officer has been identified as the victim of a…
One person shot in Delta, B.C., parking lot, police say
DELTA, B.C. – Police in Delta, B.C., say one person has been shot following an…