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COVID-19 vaccine goes out Tuesday as 2,146 new cases recorded in B.C. over weekend

VANCOUVER — The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in British Columbia and will start to be administered on Tuesday. Provincial health officer Dr.

Dec 14, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Wild salmon reintroduced to upper Seymour River (VIDEO)

For the first time in almost 100 years, new generations of wild salmon are spawning in the upper reaches of North Vancouver's Seymour River.

Dec 14, 2020 4:57 PM Read more >

B.C. residents urged to prevent fires involving holiday decorations

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Public Safety Ministry is warning that the risk of fire could be hidden beneath the sparkle of holiday decorations. It says the Office of the Fire Commissioner has reported 113 Christmas-related fires in B.C.

Dec 13, 2020 2:03 PM Read more >

Watch out for porch pirates this holiday season: BBB

The Better Business Bureau has some tips to help keep your packages safe from porch pirates

Dec 12, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

Vancouver charity continues 80-year-old tradition of serving Christmas meals

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver charity is serving its annual Christmas lunch and dinner to nearly 1,400 people this weekend, but COVID-19 restrictions mean turkey and vegetarian options will be handed out in biodegradable to-go containers.

Dec 12, 2020 12:35 PM Read more >

Beware... Santa could bring home cybersecurity risks

High-tech security experts are warning holiday gift givers and receivers to be wary of risks that internet-connected devices and home appliances could pose to home security – particularly when many are working from home as the pandemic continue

Dec 11, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

The most productive meteor shower of the year takes place this month in Vancouver

Stargazers will be able to see around 60 to 120 meteors per hour on the night of the peak

Dec 11, 2020 1:31 PM Read more >

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority coping well through 2020’s challenges, CEO says

The pandemic has caused the B.C. and the world to examine supply chain issues, challenges and changes

Dec 10, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >

Can lonely grandparents, singles visit for Christmas in B.C.?

If a single person, including a grandparent, is looking to ward off loneliness, pick one child and their household unit to visit, recommends B.C.’s top doctor

Dec 10, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry warns to stay vigilant as B.C. reports highest COVID death toll

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people to be patient and keep taking precautions to prevent transmission of COVID-19 as the province recorded its highest death toll in a single "tragic" day. Dr.

Dec 10, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >