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Transport Canada decision on ferry passengers 'unwelcome intrusion': Horgan

Transport Canada decision on ferry passengers 'unwelcome intrusion': Horgan

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says he has already begun pressing the federal government to reverse a decision requiring passengers on major BC Ferries routes to leave their vehicles on enclosed decks.
Dr. Henry: Halloween isn't cancelled this year, but 'it's just going to look different'

Dr. Henry: Halloween isn't cancelled this year, but 'it's just going to look different'

'Absolutely we can still have Halloween,' says B.C.'s top doctor

Man charged with murder in 2017 death of teenager from Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — The RCMP say a three-year investigation has led to a murder charge in the death of a Vancouver Island teenager. Sixteen-year-old Makayla Chang was last seen March 17, 2017, and was reported missing to police in Nanaimo, B.C.

Police searching for two men wanted on attempted murder charges in Shuswap

SALMON ARM , B.C. — The RCMP are searching for two men wanted in connection with a serious stabbing in British Columbia's Shuswap area and say they have a third suspect in custody. On the night of Aug.
Sea lion rescued near Victoria with plastic band around its neck

Sea lion rescued near Victoria with plastic band around its neck

“It was great to see them help out an animal that was in such great pain"
Ferry passengers can't stay in vehicles on enclosed decks starting Sept. 30

Ferry passengers can't stay in vehicles on enclosed decks starting Sept. 30

Transport Canada reversed an earlier ruling that passengers could remain in their vehicles during sailings to prevent COVID-19 transmission
Sexual exploitation gets B.C. teacher lifetime ban

Sexual exploitation gets B.C. teacher lifetime ban

Teacher already criminally convicted of sexual exploitation
Horgan announces $1.6 billion plan to take on COVID and flu season this fall in B.C.

Horgan announces $1.6 billion plan to take on COVID and flu season this fall in B.C.

"I want everyone to know in B.C. we will do everything we can to keep people safe," says premier
First Nation in Powell River, B.C., declares emergency after COVID-19 outbreak

First Nation in Powell River, B.C., declares emergency after COVID-19 outbreak

POWELL RIVER, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation has issued a state of emergency after confirmation that four members have COVID-19 and several others are reporting symptoms of the virus.

U.S. wildfire smoke leads to alerts, health warnings in southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Air quality warnings have been issued for large sections of southern British Columbia as wildfire smoke from the United States is pushed north.