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Researchers say conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are spreading at an alarming rate across the country

NANAIMO, B.C. — Nanaimo RCMP say a woman has been arrested after a series of incidents, including alleged assaults and impaired driving on Saturday.

VANCOUVER — There are rising tensions in a Vancouver neighbourhood where an encampment sprung up months ago, with one city councilor calling on the province to step in after he says he was threatened.

VANCOUVER — An Indigenous mother and son have launched a lawsuit against the Vancouver Police Department, the City of Vancouver and Walmart over an arrest on Mother's Day last year. A statement of claim filed this week in B.C.

BURNABY, B.C. — Investigators have identified the remains found in a burned-out vehicle taken to a Burnaby, B.C., tow yard last week. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the remains of 23-year-old Randy Chan were found in the vehicle.

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are reporting 50 new COVID-19 cases and one death as the province heads into a summer holiday weekend. Provincial health officer Dr.

VICTORIA — Construction delays and rising costs on British Columbia's Site C dam project are being blamed on the impact of the pandemic, but it's prompted the provincial government to appoint an adviser to look over the operation.

VICTORIA — New COVID-19 guidelines for post-secondary institutions, ranging from transportation to support for international students, have been released as colleges and universities gear up for the start of classes in the fall.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister says the province welcomes a federal government decision to extend help to businesses struggling with rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carole James says B.C.

VANCOUVER — A worker at an overdose prevention site in Vancouver's West End has been identified as the city's ninth homicide victim of 2020 and police are appealing for witnesses as they track his killer.