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Visitors aren't welcome during COVID on Haida Gwaii, at Tahltan Nation

DEASE LAKE, B.C. — The Tahltan Nation has issued a notice that the public should avoid its territory in northwest British Columbia until there's a vaccine or community immunity for COVID-19.

Jul 30, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

Fraser Valley, part of Metro Vancouver under air quality advisory over pollution

VANCOUVER — An air quality advisory has been issued for eastern Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of pollution.

Jul 30, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Homicide team in B.C. says human remains found a week after vehicle fire put out

BURNABY, B.C. — A burned-out vehicle taken to a tow yard last week in Burnaby, British Columbia, is now part of a homicide investigation.

Jul 30, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

B.C. tabs Thompson Rivers University to study wildfire prediction, responses

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A university located in the heart of one of British Columbia's most volatile forest fire regions will lead new research in wildfire prediction, prevention and response.

Jul 30, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

Ottawa imposes stricter rules for Americans travelling through Canada to Alaska

Before entering the U.S., Alaska-bound travellers now must report to the nearest Canadian border checkpoint to confirm their exit

Jul 30, 2020 12:06 PM Read more >

Four Vancouver plazas approved for pilot project allowing outdoor drinking

VANCOUVER — Residents will soon have four new outdoor locations in Vancouver to enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Vancouver council has approved a pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in four city plazas.

Jul 30, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

Sizzling temperatures, high humidity, prompt heat warnings across West

VANCOUVER — Residents across much of southern Alberta, central and southeast Saskatchewan and British Columbia's southern Interior are sweltering through a hot spell.

Jul 30, 2020 8:43 AM Read more >

Homicide investigation after human remains found in vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

BURNABY, B.C. — Homicide detectives are investigating the discovery of a body in a vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

Jul 30, 2020 7:21 AM Read more >

Lack of bees, pollination limiting crop yields across U.S., B.C., study finds

Blueberry crops in B.C. were among those most affected by limited pollination

Jul 29, 2020 6:26 PM Read more >

E-bike rebates increasing in B.C. to encourage eco-friendly active transit

"We look forward to seeing more people using e-bikes for getting around.”

Jul 29, 2020 6:15 PM Read more >