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Woman found in water after car abandoned on Nanaimo ferry

Police say it's unclear what happened. No charges are being pursued.

Oct 13, 2021 3:47 PM Read more >

Tofino, B.C., hospital the latest to declare a COVID-19 outbreak

VICTORIA — Tofino General Hospital on Vancouver Island has joined the list of 19 acute care, long-term care or assisted-living facilities in B.C. with a COVID-19 outbreak.

Oct 13, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says a $132-million program that adds staff, beds and services across the province seeks to help people who require substance-use treatment and recovery care.

Oct 13, 2021 1:32 PM Read more >

Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Civil liberties group again files suit against federal government to end practice

Oct 13, 2021 11:08 AM Read more >

B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor has issued an order requiring children five and older to wear masks in public spaces, expanding a mandate for those aged 12 and up as the province prepares to vaccinate younger kids pending Health Canada appr

Oct 12, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

VANCOUVER — The site of a former homeless camp in Vancouver reopened Tuesday for its original use.

Oct 12, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver rapid transit needs major expansion: TransLink report

300 kilometres of new SkyTrain, subway, light rail, or bus rapid transit routes needed, study finds.

Oct 12, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Loraine Lee, formerly of the Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., now has a court order against her to prevent her from practicing law and identifying herself as a lawyer

Oct 12, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

Vancouver medical project using robots for virtual visits in long-term care (VIDEO)

Ten prototypes are being used around the city.

Oct 12, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >

2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

Province now preparing a more broad mandate for all health-care workers.

Oct 12, 2021 1:38 PM Read more >