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B.C. watchers reflect on unclear 2020 U.S. presidential election results

Canadians are keeping a close watch on how the democratic process is unfolding south of the border.

Nov 4, 2020 11:41 AM Read more >

Circuit failure blamed for brief power outage affecting about 60,000 in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Tens of thousands of Vancouver residents suddenly found themselves without power as electricity was briefly cut to much of the west side of the city on Wednesday. The lights went out shortly after 9:15 a.m.

Nov 4, 2020 10:49 AM Read more >

Prince George, B.C., school trustees unanimous in call for Indigenous members

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — School trustees in Prince George, B.C., have voted unanimously to support the addition of two Indigenous trustees to the board.

Nov 4, 2020 8:07 AM Read more >

La Nina could worsen winter driving: WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC is warning drivers of icier and snowier roads this winter because of a forecast La Nina weather pattern. Crashes double in winter because of drivers going too fast, according to ICBC.

Nov 3, 2020 6:10 PM Read more >

B.C. maker of rapid COVID-19 test gets nod for Canada’s first HIV self-test

Richmond's BioLytical now able to sell its HIV self-tests in Canada

Nov 3, 2020 5:49 PM Read more >

Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Olympics

'The positive legacy use of venues such as the speed skating oval and other community-located facilities is notable,' says 2010 Winter Games organizer

Nov 3, 2020 5:37 PM Read more >

B.C. records 299 new cases of COVID-19, three more deaths

VICTORIA — Health officials are reminding everyone to keep social circles small, particularly in the Fraser Health region, which remains the epicentre of rising case counts in British Columbia.

Nov 3, 2020 5:01 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to highest level in more than six months

The number of people actively battling COVID-19 in B.C. has passed the 3,000 mark for the first time

Nov 3, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

B.C. court tells Insurance Corp. to keep paying storage for acid-damaged vehicles

VANCOUVER — As a dispute over an acid spill that damaged thousands of vehicles winds its way through court, the Insurance Corporation of B.C. has been ordered to keep paying storage costs for the writeoffs. The corporation asked the B.C.

Nov 3, 2020 3:54 PM Read more >

Pot with estimated value of $8 million destroyed by RCMP in Merritt, B.C.

MERRITT, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia's southern Interior have destroyed a bumper crop of bud after finding thousands of illegal marijuana plants.

Nov 3, 2020 12:56 PM Read more >