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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19

B.C. is currently in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.

Dec 22, 2020 4:41 PM Read more >

Premier wants law allowing detaining of youth who overdosed

It’s hard to understand how keeping a youth in hospital for a few days after an overdose is harmful.

Dec 22, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

B.C. sets temporary cap on food delivery fees for restaurants

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister has announced a temporary fee cap of 15 per cent charged to restaurants by food delivery companies as part of a plan to help the struggling hospitality industry.

Dec 22, 2020 3:37 PM Read more >

Police investigate sudden death of child in Tofino, B.C.

TOFINO, B.C. — Police say they are investigating the sudden death of a child in Tofino, B.C. The Integrated Major Crime Unit says the Mounties were called to help BC Ambulance workers on Dec.

Dec 22, 2020 1:59 PM Read more >

Twenty Twenty Baby: New mom writes empowering kids' book about big issues we faced in this challenging year

Turning the lessons learned in this challenging year into a children's storybook that aims to inspire the next generation to be the change in the world.

Dec 22, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Surrey approves bylaw to ban single-use shopping bags, foam cups, other plastics

SURREY, B.C. — Plastic shopping bags, foam cups and takeout containers should soon be banned in Surrey, B.C. Councillors have adopted a bylaw that would seek provincial permission to ban single-use plastic items. The B.C.

Dec 22, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Experience the magic of Stanley Park’s Bright Nights holiday train virtually (VIDEO)

Now you can watch the colourful light displays from the comfort of your own couch

Dec 22, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

Thousands still without power after winter arrives in B.C. with a whallop

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro crews worked through the night to restore power to thousands of customers in southern British Columbia following a wicked snow and wind storm that arrived on the first day of winter.

Dec 22, 2020 6:54 AM Read more >

All B.C. health regions have received shipment of COVID-19 vaccine: top doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says every regional health authority has received doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Dr.

Dec 21, 2020 5:33 PM Read more >

Multiple incidents close Coquihalla Highway on Monday as winter storm hits area

MERRITT, B.C. — The Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia was closed in both directions between Hope and Merritt on Monday afternoon because of multiple incidents.

Dec 21, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >