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Elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C., temporarily closed over COVID-19 outbreak

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — An elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C., has been temporarily closed due to what the principal says is a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Sep 23, 2021 5:29 PM Read more >

B.C. reports 832 new COVID-19 cases as vaccination numbers slowly rise

VICTORIA — COVID-19 cases in British Columbia are trending upwards as the province's vaccination rate slowly rises. The Ministry of Health reported 832 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of active cases to 5,697.

Sep 23, 2021 5:12 PM Read more >

White Rock Lake wildfire estimated to have caused $77 million in insured damages

All levels of government need to do more to protect communities, says the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Sep 23, 2021 3:12 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver lotto winner considering an early retirement

Mother purchases car for daughter with some of her prize

Sep 23, 2021 12:51 PM Read more >

B.C. fall road trip: 6 Okanagan restaurants that marry wine and food perfectly

The road from Kelowna to Cawston may be long, but it also has some incredible opportunities for amazing meals along the way.

Sep 23, 2021 11:49 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases rise is B.C., as 10 more die and 157 are in intensive care

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 death toll in British Columbia jumped to 1,910 as another 10 people died over a 24-hour period. The Ministry of Health says the province recorded 759 new cases of COVID-19, pushing active cases to 5,458.

Sep 22, 2021 3:55 PM Read more >

Murder charge laid in deadly shooting near Vernon, B.C.

VERNON, B.C. — A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting in British Columbia's Interior on Monday. RCMP say they responded to reports of shooting near Vernon and discovered a man's body at the scene.

Sep 22, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

Victoria aims to improve B.C.’s shipbuilding and repair capacity

Advisory committee initiative could result in BC Ferries buying ships made by local rather than foreign companies

Sep 22, 2021 2:09 PM Read more >

Police warn of ‘stranger danger’ after two reports of possible child luring near Pemberton

RCMP advises public to report any suspicious vehicles or persons

Sep 22, 2021 2:05 PM Read more >

From Afghanistan to B.C.: How one family escaped the Taliban

B.C. is now home to 77 new Afghan families, with more to come by the end of the week.

Sep 22, 2021 11:10 AM Read more >