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Could B.C. see 4,000 cases a day by Christmas?

Could B.C. see 4,000 cases a day by Christmas?

Recent modelling indicates new daily COVID-19 cases are doubling roughly every two weeks
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B.C.'s top doctor resists bringing in fines and making masks mandatory

B.C.'s top doctor resists bringing in fines and making masks mandatory

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says she is not in favour of instituting fines for people who don't follow the rules for wearing masks or maintaining physical distancing. Dr.
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Fire at hospital in Burnaby, B.C., forces ER closure as damage assessed

BURNABY, B.C. — A fire at the hospital in Burnaby, B.C., has forced the temporary closure of the emergency department. A statement from Fraser Health says the fire started in one wing and affected several other areas of the building.
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RCMP destroy two pit bulls that attacked chickens in 100 Mile House, B.C.

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — Police have destroyed two pit bulls after the owner of a farm near 100 Mile House in B.C. tried to stop the animals from killing his chickens. Cpl.
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Tofino and Ucluelet ask Lower Mainland residents to stay away until Nov. 23

Tofino and Ucluelet ask Lower Mainland residents to stay away until Nov. 23

Tofino and Ucluelet are asking residents from the Lower Mainland to stay away for at least the next eight days.
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Heavy snow or gusty winds to dominate B.C.'s forecast

VANCOUVER — Wind and snowfall warnings have been posted for a large section of B.C. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for parts of the southern Interior and northern and central B.C.
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Legal, social groups complain about new Vancouver police anti-crime unit

VANCOUVER — A newly formed unit established to control crime in several Vancouver neighbourhoods has led to a complaint to the Vancouver Police Board.
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O'Toole: CERB has hurt small businesses

O'Toole: CERB has hurt small businesses

Federal Tories leader calls for protection of the vulnerable while helping the economy
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One arrested in death that followed weekend stabbing in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A man has been arrested after a death in East Vancouver over the weekend. Vancouver police say they responded to reports of a stabbing at about 9 p.m. in East Vancouver on Saturday.
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B.C. school closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, 2 more shuttered by staffing shortfalls

SURREY, B.C. — A Surrey, B.C., elementary school has been ordered to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak, while staffing shortages stemming from virus case clusters have forced closures at two other schools in nearby municipalities.
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