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B.C. finance minister to table historic pandemic-challenged deficit budget

B.C. finance minister to table historic pandemic-challenged deficit budget

VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister says her professional training as a family therapist helped her develop the New Democrat government's first budget during the COVID-19 pandemic, which she will table Tuesday.
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ICBC employee fired for faking sick leave, vacationing in Penticton

ICBC employee fired for faking sick leave, vacationing in Penticton

Upon arriving in Penticton the employee got a migraine that caused her to call in sick last minute
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UBC hosts first drone flight in Canada powered by a 5G network

UBC hosts first drone flight in Canada powered by a 5G network

The drones performed precise flight manoeuvres relying solely on the 5G network and picked up and dropped off a box containing medical supplies
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‘Please take good care of it’: Gardener leaves wholesome note for hydrangea thief

‘Please take good care of it’: Gardener leaves wholesome note for hydrangea thief

The note offers advice for how best to take care of the stolen plant including watering practices and sun exposure
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B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area

B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area

VANCOUVER — A mineral exploration company with provincial permits to work in Tahltan territory in northwestern British Columbia is treading on sacred grounds, an elected leader in the nation's government says. Vancouver-based Doubleview Gold Corp.
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Metro Vancouver installing warning alarms following Cleveland Dam tragedy

Metro Vancouver installing warning alarms following Cleveland Dam tragedy

2020 Capilano River incident left North Vancouver father and son dead
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B.C. health minister says delay in Moderna vaccine 'disappointing'

B.C. health minister says delay in Moderna vaccine 'disappointing'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says news that Moderna will be delaying shipments of its COVID-19 vaccine is "disappointing.
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Court of Appeal grants partial stay in ruling on B.C. auto injuries

Court of Appeal grants partial stay in ruling on B.C. auto injuries

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has granted a temporary and partial stay in the legal fight over how drivers in the province can have their accident disputes resolved.
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Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

VICTORIA — British Columbia will pump $83 million over three years into its parks for new campsites and to expand trails and accessibility as the province had a record-breaking year for camping reservations last year.
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Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

B.C. provincial health officer has left a public health order allowing up to 10 people to gather outside while stating, 'Even if we can see people outside of our household, we shouldn’t right now.'
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