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Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Modified extraction method requires specialized equipment

Feb 9, 2021 9:55 AM Read more >

First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

VICTORIA — A coalition of British Columbia First Nations and the provincial health officer have reached an information-sharing agreement over COVID-19 infections, but the nations say the deal still needs work.

Feb 9, 2021 9:32 AM Read more >

Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

VERNON, B.C. — A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.

Feb 9, 2021 7:22 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Dog attacked by cougar on Buntzen Lake trail, owner says cougar jumped onto path

As cougar sightings continue, a Port Moody group is hosting a talk tonight on how to co-exist with North America's biggest cat

Feb 8, 2021 9:00 PM Read more >

Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Doug Scott, manager of the Gaming Police and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) between 2011 and 2013, tells of a lack of police participation at B.C. casinos as suspicious transactions reached hundreds of millions of dollars each year

Feb 8, 2021 5:19 PM Read more >

B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia will begin a clinical trial on a COVID-19 drug therapy approved by Health Canada on an emergency basis for patients who are at risk of being hospitalized with severe illness. Provincial health officer Dr.

Feb 8, 2021 5:13 PM Read more >