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Two B.C. schools move to 'functional closure' after holiday break, says ministry

Two B.C. schools move to 'functional closure' after holiday break, says ministry

VICTORIA — Two schools have stopped in-person classes in British Columbia, just two days after most students returned to classrooms following an extended holiday break due to the surging COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Federal court tells RCMP to clean up complaints process

Federal court tells RCMP to clean up complaints process

A Federal Court judge has told the RCMP its response times for complaints is inadequate and that the commissioner breached the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act through her slow response times
'Love of my life': Speeding driver who killed Burnaby pedestrian hears from family

'Love of my life': Speeding driver who killed Burnaby pedestrian hears from family

Louise Landreth was killed on June 7, 2019 near Brentwood Mall while out for a walk
B.C. being 'battered by wave after wave' of COVID-19 storm: B.C.'s top doctor

B.C. being 'battered by wave after wave' of COVID-19 storm: B.C.'s top doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer says the current wave of COVID-19 infections is expected to continue for the next few weeks based on the experience of other jurisdictions, though she expects more treatment options to be approv
BC Liberal committee seeks to reassure voters after leadership candidates demand tougher audit of new memberships

BC Liberal committee seeks to reassure voters after leadership candidates demand tougher audit of new memberships

Party organizers play down issue after six of seven campaigns question validity of at least 60% of party memberships sold since last May 1
Heavy rain, potential floods as latest atmospheric river sweeps over B.C.

Heavy rain, potential floods as latest atmospheric river sweeps over B.C.

VANCOUVER — The latest round of storms to hit southern British Columbia reinforce the need for various levels of government to work together when it comes to flood management, says the mayor of Abbotsford.
Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Henry says there's no need for people to wear medical masks at all times but that in some settings they should
At this Vancouver vaccine clinic you'll also get a dose of the lasagna made on-site (VIDEO)

At this Vancouver vaccine clinic you'll also get a dose of the lasagna made on-site (VIDEO)

One visitor said it was "the most pleasant smell I have ever experienced at a medical appointment."
B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

Decision comes amid record surge of COVID-19
Court dismisses appeal of driver caught in illegal ride-hailing sting in Richmond

Court dismisses appeal of driver caught in illegal ride-hailing sting in Richmond

The driver was ticketed after responding to a ride request made by a RCMP officer