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'Stay where you live': B.C. premier calls for Canada-wide travel restrictions

He also said regional essential travel recommendations, which now apply to B.C.'s Lower Mainland, would be extended for 'the next two weeks at least.'

Nov 18, 2020 4:22 PM Read more >

Some passengers 'can't unsee' new BC Ferries mask policy signs

'If there was anyone unaware about our mandatory requirement to wear masks… they know now.'

Nov 18, 2020 4:17 PM Read more >

Vancouver mayor wants federal government to decriminalize simple possession of drugs

Kennedy Stewart to introduce motion at council meeting that requests federal exemption under country’s drug laws

Nov 18, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Surge in B.C. COVID-19 cases putting strain on health-care system, officials say

VICTORIA — British Columbia officials say the second wave of COVID-19 is starting to put a strain on the province's health-care system and they're asking people to help put the brakes on the spread of the virus.

Nov 18, 2020 4:07 PM Read more >

COVID-19 spread in B.C. remains at record levels as new health orders loom

Premier John Horgan said he expects new health orders to come Nov. 19

Nov 18, 2020 3:58 PM Read more >

British Columbians may still get $1,000 in the mail by Christmas: Horgan

Horgan says people will probably be happy to get the cash whether it comes on Dec. 24 or Jan. 5

Nov 18, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

B.C. premier unsure of quarantine plan for Vancouver Island travellers

VICTORIA — A proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed, British Columbia Premier John Horgan says. Horgan was commenting on a proposal from Dr.

Nov 18, 2020 3:17 PM Read more >

These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

New figures show two top locations for coronavirus transmission in B.C. with one key exception when age is considered in those infected

Nov 18, 2020 3:04 PM Read more >

"The Good Doctor" actor Richard Schiff hospitalized with COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Actor Richard Schiff, who appears on the Vancouver-filmed TV series "The Good Doctor," has been hospitalized with COVID-19, three weeks after testing positive for the virus.

Nov 18, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core

Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy placed on all vehicles entering the downtown core. Green Coun. Pete Fry says in a social media post that council voted in favour of the plan Tuesday night.

Nov 18, 2020 7:34 AM Read more >