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COVID-19 cases rise in B.C. prison as unions call for protection
VANCOUVER – The number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at a B.C.…
B.C. ramps up mental health support for front-line health care workers, families
VICTORIA – Two hundred psychologists in British Columbia are volunteering to provide free virtual counselling…
People needing addiction services feeling ‘abandoned’ during pandemic
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s former provincial health officer says he has “grave concerns” about reduced…
B.C. loses 132,000 jobs in March as pandemic hits economy hard, says minister
VICTORIA – The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immediate impact on British Columbia’s economy, resulting…
Lumber producer Canfor cutting production even further due to COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Forestry company Canfor Corp. is making additional production cuts due to the impact…
Parking enforcement returns in Vancouver’s West End to force physical distancing
VANCOUVER – Parking enforcement has become the next tool in Vancouver’s effort to encourage residents…
Food trucks for B.C. truckers project to launch nationwide following outpouring of support, donations
A project launched by the B.C. Trucking Association to station food trucks at truck stops…
B.C. travellers must have self-isolation plan or face quarantine, says Horgan
VICTORIA – People returning to British Columbia from international travel are now legally required to…
RCMP investigate death of eight-year-old boy from Lumby, B.C.
LUMBY, B.C. – Mounties say they’re investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy in British…
Restaurants that delayed opening face struggles amid COVID-19 pandemic
VANCOUVER – For the past 18 months, Nguyet Dang has been working to bring her…
Man charged with assaulting police after allegedly coughing on officers
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Police say a 24-year-old man from Coquitlam, B.C., has been charged with…
$3 million fund to enhance digital libraries across British Columbia
VICTORIA – Libraries across British Columbia are getting $3 million to enhance their digital services.…
Vancity temporarily cuts credit card interest rates to zero for those in need
VANCOUVER – Vancity is temporarily cutting credit card interest rates to zero and deferring minimum…
B.C. faith leaders, Horgan discuss need for virtual religious ceremonies
VICTORIA – People of faith in British Columbia were urged Tuesday to celebrate Easter and…
Doctors say governments should released as many inmates as possible amid COVID
VANCOUVER – Government medical professionals say Canada’s jails and prisons don’t meet with physical distancing…
Dr. Bonnie Henry says leave your hairdo to the pros after ‘tinkering’ herself
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s provincial health officer apologized to her hairdresser on Tuesday for taking…
Group of First Nations want Supreme Court to hear appeal on Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER – A group of British Columbia First Nations is seeking to challenge the federal…
RCMP say man shot and killed in early morning attack in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – RCMP say the second homicide of the year in Surrey, B.C., appears…
Luck, timing, lessons from Ontario, Quebec helped B.C. slow COVID-19: doctor
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor is crediting luck and timing for the province’s early…
COVID crisis prompts B.C. mill to boost medical pulp production
NANAIMO, B.C. – A British Columbia mill that makes a special recipe of pulp for…
Advocates warn of ‘disaster’ if more protections not given to migrant workers
VANCOUVER – The federal and provincial governments are facing a “potential disaster” if more protections…
Three boats catch fire in Horseshoe Bay: West Vancouver Fire and Rescue
VANCOUVER – The West Vancouver fire department says three boats caught fire in Horseshoe Bay…
B.C.’s health officer says decrease in COVID cases ‘heartening’
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s medical health officer says the province seems to be holding its…
Sister of woman found dead last month is accused of first-degree murder
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A first-degree murder charge has been laid against the sister of a…