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Privacy watchdog rejects B.C. First Nation's bid to access location of COVID-19 cases

VICTORIA — B.C.'s information and privacy commissioner says the province is releasing enough information to allow First Nations and the public to mitigate the risks of COVID-19.

Dec 17, 2020 12:38 PM Read more >

Big White ski resort in Kelowna, B.C., fires staff after spread of COVID-19

KELOWNA, B.C. — Big White Ski Resort says it has fired "a number" of staff after a cluster of 60 cases of COVID-19 was discovered earlier this week. Michael Ballingall, the senior vice-president for the Kelowna, B.C.

Dec 17, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

B.C. behind on climate goals, sets new 2025 emissions target to stay on track

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is setting a new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 after determining it is further from reaching its goals than previously forecasted.

Dec 16, 2020 6:08 PM Read more >

Mount Seymour's illegal trails coming under District of North Van scrutiny

Dangerous and environmentally damaging trail features popping up

Dec 16, 2020 5:45 PM Read more >

B.C. expanding enforcement measures in effort to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers

VICTORIA — New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia's crackdown on those who refuse to follow COVID-19 restrictions.

Dec 16, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

B.C. confirms 640 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 44,103

There have been 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours

Dec 16, 2020 3:54 PM Read more >

How vaccine distribution is taking shape amid manufacturing hiccups, remote deliveries

Ottawa says Canada still set to receive four million doses by March even as Pfizer faces production issues

Dec 16, 2020 3:53 PM Read more >

Rogers rolls out first 5G standalone core in Vancouver, expands B.C. coverage

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) is rolling out the first 5G standalone core in Canada, with Vancouver among four cities that will be able to eventually tap into the new infrastructure.

Dec 16, 2020 3:50 PM Read more >

Squamish Nation hands out 1,000 turkeys to ensure all members have a meal on Christmas Day

Squamish Nation members in need of support will have a little extra food on their tables over the holidays thanks to this initiative

Dec 16, 2020 3:35 PM Read more >

Watch this cougar stroll up to a festive North Vancouver home (VIDEO)

Big cats enjoy holiday decor, too

Dec 16, 2020 1:57 PM Read more >