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New cases of COVID-19 in B.C. dip slightly

New cases of COVID-19 in B.C. dip slightly

The 27 new cases is below the average number of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. in the past week

Haida Gwaii has COVID outbreak with 13 cases, B.C. health officials say

VICTORIA — A outbreak of COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii has resulted in 13 confirmed cases, which health officials say are all linked to local residents and off-island travel.

Man arrested after firearms call from temporary housing facility in Victoria

VICTORIA — A man has been arrested in Victoria after a standoff that started with a report about a firearm being discharged.
Tam to young people: stop spreading COVID-19, don't infect parents, elders

Tam to young people: stop spreading COVID-19, don't infect parents, elders

In the last seven days, the average daily count of COVID-19 in Canada rose to 487

Witnesses sought after woman is badly hurt when pushed from B.C. train platform

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police say a woman suffered serious injuries after being pushed onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train in New Westminster, B.C.
Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues

Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues

VANCOUVER — A popular backcountry item used to humanely deter bears has been banned from sale or use in Vancouver.
1.5 million Canadian adults have moved back in with their parents

1.5 million Canadian adults have moved back in with their parents

More than a quarter of a million parents have moved in with their kids
Whale watching outfits warned on border bending

Whale watching outfits warned on border bending

Sexualized violence most common injury among Metis females in care: B.C. report

VICTORIA — The findings of an investigation into critical injuries and deaths among Metis youth are troubling, British Columbia's children's advocate says.

'Opportunity' for election in fall, next spring or summer, premier says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan isn't ruling out a fall election despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.