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Black bear that bit girl in North Vancouver 'habituated' to humans: officers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia conservation officers say they believe a black bear that bit a young girl in North Vancouver Friday was food-conditioned and habituated to humans.

Jul 25, 2020 1:37 PM Read more >

Special report: Systemic failures in B.C. seniors' care left facilities unprepared for pandemic

Long-term care in the province has suffered chronic shortfalls of resources and staff, experts say

Jul 25, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

Environment Canada warns first heat of the season coming to southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Southern British Columbians bemoaning a slow start to the summer season will get what they asked for soon. Environment Canada says in a special weather statement that the first heat wave of the season is set to begin Sunday.

Jul 25, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

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

Jul 24, 2020 5:12 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 24, 2020 4:42 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 24, 2020 2:02 PM Read more >

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

Jul 24, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 24, 2020 12:37 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 24, 2020 12:21 PM Read more >

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

Jul 24, 2020 11:52 AM Read more >