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Record-setting number of one-day COVID-19 cases as B.C. officials warn against travel

VICTORIA — Health officials are urging British Columbia residents not to travel outside their community as the province set back-to-back records for the number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in a single day. Provincial health officer Dr.

Apr 3, 2021 5:13 PM Read more >

Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister is urging backcountry enthusiasts to take safety precautions before heading out after a record number of calls to ground search and rescue groups.

Apr 3, 2021 1:48 PM Read more >

North Vancouver firefighters rescue dog stranded by Seymour River rapids

Swift water rescue crews help pooch that got stuck chasing a duck

Apr 3, 2021 10:40 AM Read more >

B.C. applying for stay in court ruling on auto injury claims: Eby

VICTORIA — British Columbia is applying for a partial stay in a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling about jurisdiction over motor vehicle injury disputes, pending its appeal of the same decision, Attorney General David Eby said this week.

Apr 2, 2021 1:46 PM Read more >

What will the federal budget mean for tourism?

Coalition of ‘hardest hit’ businesses spells out ‘dire’ situation

Apr 2, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous leader says Vancouver Island hospital project turns fear to healing

NORTH COWICHAN, B.C. — A new hospital will become a place of healing for members of a British Columbia Indigenous nation after decades of fear associated with the current institution, a tribal leader said Thursday.

Apr 1, 2021 6:20 PM Read more >

Henry urges close contacts of COVID-19 cases in B.C. to 'stay away from others'

VICTORIA — British Columbia is likely in for a "rough ride" in the coming days before the calming effects of COVID-19 restrictions kick in, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday.

Apr 1, 2021 6:04 PM Read more >

B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

Suspension comes amid uncertainty over status of AstraZeneca vaccine

Apr 1, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Vancouver police nab McLaren driver speeding 160 km/h on Lions Gate Bridge

As the vehicle pulled away the estimated speed was 190 km/h. The speed limit is 60 km/h.

Apr 1, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

B.C. adds three more Vancouver hotels to housing stock for homeless

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government has purchased three more hotels to help house the homeless in Vancouver.

Apr 1, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >