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This is why you might be noticing more mosquitos buzzing around B.C. this summer

“A prolonged freshet, coupled with cool, wet weather, has meant that most areas in the province are experiencing considerably higher than average mosquito annoyance"

Jul 19, 2020 6:20 PM Read more >

B.C. officer in critical condition after off-duty disturbance, man arrested

NELSON, B.C. — A police officer is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following an off-duty incident in Nelson, B.C. The Abbotsford Police Department says one of its officers intervened in a disturbance on Thursday. Sgt.

Jul 19, 2020 3:29 PM Read more >

Despite pandemic, 300M trees planted in B.C.

It appears the goal of planting 250 million spring seedlings and another 50 million in the summer might actually be reached

Jul 18, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Police watchdog called to investigate man's death after release from custody

DUNCAN, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a man not long after he was released from custody on Vancouver Island. RCMP in Duncan say an officer arrested a man for public intoxication at 4:30 p.m.

Jul 17, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal caucus member over ads

VICTORIA — Calls are rising for the BC Liberals to throw out one of its members from caucus amid allegations of homophobia and transphobia, while party Leader Andrew Wilkinson remains silent on the issue.

Jul 17, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

B.C. Premier apologizes, says he misspoke on comments about drug addiction

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's premier is apologizing for comments he made Thursday comparing the COVID-19 pandemic to the province's ongoing opioid crisis. B.C.

Jul 17, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

Minister says B.C. gained advantage when it allowed schools to open in June

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's education minister says there's no substitute for in-class work and the goal for September will be to have as many children as possible return to school.

Jul 17, 2020 2:41 PM Read more >

Newborn care unit at Vancouver hospital shut down by COVID-19 outbreak

VANCOUVER — A newborn intensive care unit at a Vancouver hospital is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the city.

Jul 17, 2020 6:01 AM Read more >

Vancouver police push back on 'defund' movement, say communication could improve

VANCOUVER — Members of the Vancouver Police Department pushed back against the concept of defunding the police on Thursday, saying they offer valuable work and help in the community.

Jul 16, 2020 11:32 PM Read more >

B.C. to get $2.2B in COVID-19 support, Horgan celebrates paid sick leave program

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he's proud that a national sick leave program has been announced as part of $19 billion in federal funding to support the provinces and territories during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 16, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >