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From transmission to symptoms, what to know about avian flu after B.C. case

A B.C. teen has a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu — the first known human to acquire the virus in Canada. The provincial government said on the weekend that B.C.

Nov 11, 2024 1:33 PM Read more >

Environment Canada issues snow, fog and rain advisories across B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued rainfall advisories along B.C.'s west coast with the highest amounts expected around Metro Vancouver.

Nov 11, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

Environment Canada warns of possible damage as 'intense' storm approaches B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says heavy rain and winds could cause power outages on Vancouver Island as an "intense" storm system is set to hit the B.C. coast today.

Nov 10, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >

qathet resident explores family history of service in two wars

Digging up Cunning war history sheds light on brutality of war

Nov 10, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

City of Victoria went over budget for CFL game, but says it was worth it

The city’s contributions totalled $491,500, much more than the original commitment of $350,000

Nov 9, 2024 4:33 AM Read more >

Former B.C. man and alleged associate of David Sidoo pleads guilty to stock fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleges former B.C. resident Ronald Bauer hooked up with David Sidoo to conduct a pump and dump of Vancouver-based American Helium.

Nov 8, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. police officer stabbed during arrest in stolen vehicles investigation

SURREY, B.C. — Police say an officer in Surrey, B.C., was stabbed during an arrest linked to a vehicle theft investigation.

Nov 8, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

Man pleads guilty, gets six-year prison term for crash that killed 7-year-old son

SOOKE, B.C. — A British Columbia provincial court judge has handed a six-year prison term to a man who "simply refuses to obey the law," and was impaired while behind the wheel in a crash that killed his seven-year-old son.

Nov 8, 2024 1:36 PM Read more >

Parts of B.C. parks closed after storms damage roads, trails, campsites

SOOKE, B.C. — Large sections of provincial parks in southern British Columbia remain closed after recent heavy rain and wind storms that caused flooding and damaged trails, campsites and roads.

Nov 8, 2024 1:26 PM Read more >

B.C. forecaster downgrades north coast flood risk after atmospheric river event

KITIMAT, B.C. — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has downgraded a flood warning for the province's north coast after what it describes as a strong atmospheric river event this week.

Nov 8, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >