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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history

Jul 22, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

B.C., Alberta service puppies put through transit paces after pandemic delay

VANCOUVER — It appears that even service puppies can't escape the changes of the pandemic. Bill Thornton, the CEO of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, says the new recruits are far behind on their transit training schedule because of COVID-19.

Jul 22, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >

Separate quakes hit off B.C. and Alaska, but cause no damage, tsunami

VANCOUVER — A moderate earthquake has occurred off northwest Vancouver Island but emergency officials in British Columbia say it has not produced a tsunami. Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude 5.4 quake struck at 4:33 a.m.

Jul 22, 2020 7:54 AM Read more >

New COVID-19 infections in B.C. remain elevated

B.C. on July 21 reported 30 new cases of the virus that has caused a global pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 8:08 PM Read more >

B.C. tourism industry seeks $680M to rebuild after COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's tourism and hospitality sector believes it should receive more than one-third of a $1.5-billion COVID-19 recovery package pledged to the province by the federal government.

Jul 21, 2020 5:37 PM Read more >

BC Liberals won't be in pride parade this year: Vancouver Pride Society

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Pride Society says the BC Liberals won't be part of next month's virtual pride parade after failing to take action against a member of its caucus accused of homophobia and transphobia.

Jul 21, 2020 5:35 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 21, 2020 5:23 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 21, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 21, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

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

Jul 21, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >