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B.C. announces funding for search and rescue groups amid spike in calls

VICTORIA — Sustainable funding is on the way for search and rescue groups in British Columbia that are seeing an uptick in calls in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C. aims to clear surgery backlog in 15 months if COVID-19 surge doesn't happen

B.C. aims to clear surgery backlog in 15 months if COVID-19 surge doesn't happen

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the province has hired more staff and increased operating-room hours to catch up on cancelled surgeries but a significant surge in COVID-19 cases could impact recovery.

Trend upward with 30 new COVID-19 cases a 'concern,' health officials say

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 infection rate is moving up in British Columbia, with 30 more positive tests arising from several community exposures and one active outbreak. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.
The BC Centre for Disease Control has some tips for safe sex during the COVID-19 pandemic

The BC Centre for Disease Control has some tips for safe sex during the COVID-19 pandemic

Keeping your number of sexual partners low is key, as is communication with your partner(s) about the precautions you and your partner are taking to stay safe

B.C. provincial court to get six more judges to help with pandemic backlog

VICTORIA — Six more judges have been appointed to British Columbia's provincial court in an effort to clear away the backlog stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stunning B.C. time-lapse shows comet Neowise 'hanging' off Big Dipper (VIDEO)

Stunning B.C. time-lapse shows comet Neowise 'hanging' off Big Dipper (VIDEO)

The amateur photographer shot the footage from Saturday night into Sunday morning
B.C.'s top doctor says 'pay attention now' to higher COVID-19 cases

B.C.'s top doctor says 'pay attention now' to higher COVID-19 cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer says a higher number of COVID-19 cases over the last three days means the province could experience a rapid rebound of infections after successfully "bending the curve." Dr.

Electronic music festival Shambhala postpones amid sexual misconduct allegations

SALMO, B.C. — A prominent electronic music festival in British Columbia is postponing this year's virtual event after sexual misconduct allegations were made against one of its performers.

RCMP arrest man over mail theft in four Metro Vancouver communities

SURREY, B.C. — A four-month RCMP investigation has led to 17 charges against a man accused of mail theft offences in Surrey, Delta, Richmond and North Vancouver. Thirty-year-old Nickolas Kelly was arrested July 7 and remains in custody.
Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Renters will be required to start paying rent in full starting Sept. 1, when the province will lift ban on evictions for non-payment