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B.C. announces 132 new COVID-19 cases, one additional outbreak at care home

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting an additional 132 cases of COVID-19 and one new outbreak at a health-care facility. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.
Man convicted of murdering teen in Whistler to apply for Supreme Court appeal

Man convicted of murdering teen in Whistler to apply for Supreme Court appeal

B.C. auditor general outlines costs of government's pandemic response so far

B.C. auditor general outlines costs of government's pandemic response so far

VICTORIA — A new report from British Columbia's auditor general says the largest amount the provincial government had allocated by mid-August in its pandemic response was for individuals and households. Michael Pickup's report says of the $2.
Dr. Bonnie Henry doesn't foresee another full shutdown of the school system

Dr. Bonnie Henry doesn't foresee another full shutdown of the school system

Schools in B.C. reopened to in-person learning Sept. 10.
Fearless grizzly chows down on fallen fruit in busy B.C. neighbourhood

Fearless grizzly chows down on fallen fruit in busy B.C. neighbourhood

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A healthy adult grizzly bear spotted sauntering through a busy neighbourhood in a community north of Vancouver has been trapped and will be relocated far from human contact. The B.C.

Industrial site fire near Nanaimo, B.C., airport contained: officials

NANAIMO, B.C. — Fire crews say they have contained a fire burning at an industrial facility near the Nanaimo Airport on Vancouver Island.

Six Calgary men charged with kidnapping, assault with a weapon in Victoria

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria say six men in their 20s from Calgary have been arrested after an alleged kidnapping and assault with a weapon Monday night.
B.C. sets daily record of COVID-19 cases at 139, hospitalizations climb

B.C. sets daily record of COVID-19 cases at 139, hospitalizations climb

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer says she does not foresee a scenario where the entire public school system will have to shut down again because of COVID-19. Dr.

Water conservation urged as drought strikes B.C. rivers and streams

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is urging water conservation as streams and rivers experience drought conditions across the southern half of the province.
North Van RCMP seek owner of found cash

North Van RCMP seek owner of found cash