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Mounties will patrol some BC Ferries sailings to support COVID rules

VANCOUVER — Mounties have been called in by BC Ferries and Transport Canada to help in "educating passengers" on COVID-19 safety rules enforced by the Canada Shipping Act.
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., issue warning over toxic street drugs

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., issue warning over toxic street drugs

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police are warning the public about toxic drugs circulating in Abbotsford, B.C. The department says in a statement the drugs on the street are much more potent and the opioid crisis has worsened in the city. Insp.
Plan funds First Nations safety vessels, environment response depot in B.C.

Plan funds First Nations safety vessels, environment response depot in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Two B.C. First Nations are benefiting from a partnership through the federal Oceans Protection Plan to improve marine safety and protect the coastal environment.

Man dies after suspected stolen pickup rams transport truck near Princeton, B.C.

MANNING PARK, B.C. — Police in southern British Columbia are releasing more detail about a crash that closed Highway 3 near Princeton for hours on Wednesday.
B.C. real estate agents asked to suspend open houses to protect clients from COVID-19

B.C. real estate agents asked to suspend open houses to protect clients from COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Real estate agents across British Columbia are being asked to temporarily stop holding open houses in an effort to curb the rise of COVID-19. The recommendation comes from the regulatory agencies overseeing B.C.
Canada's top doctor now recommends three mask layers masks for COVID-19 protection

Canada's top doctor now recommends three mask layers masks for COVID-19 protection

'This is an additional recommendation, just to add another layer of protection,' says Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Fraser Health with majority linked to known exposures

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Fraser Health with majority linked to known exposures

SURREY, B.C. — New COVID-19 infections in the Fraser Health region continue to drive rising case numbers in British Columbia as the health authority recorded 205 of the 335 cases detected provincewide on Wednesday. Dr.
B.C. confirms second case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in children

B.C. confirms second case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in children

While it is unknown exactly what causes the condition, many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been around someone with COVID-19.
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. reach new high: 3,120

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. reach new high: 3,120

Number of people under active health monitoring for potential sickness has also reached a new high: 7,133
Vancouver mayor 'gobsmacked' by economic recovery funding shortfall

Vancouver mayor 'gobsmacked' by economic recovery funding shortfall

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he isn't happy with the city's share of economic recovery funding from a federal package to help cope with COVID-19.