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Hardest-hit B.C. sectors keep fingers crossed for a real reopening

After many economic mirages and false starts, B.C.’s most pandemic-damaged sectors, from nightclubs to conventions, are banking on loosened COVID-19 rules.

Mar 29, 2022 7:55 AM Read more >

B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province more than $1 billion last year

The Deep Well Royalty Credit program is part of B.C.’s oil and gas royalty program, which is now undergoing a review.

Mar 29, 2022 6:27 AM Read more >

Man who killed woman, injured her sister guilty of impaired driving causing death

Anthony Thomas, 29, was behind the wheel of a brand new Jeep when he struck and killed Kim Ward and caused serious injury to her sister Tracey Ward in August 2018.

Mar 29, 2022 2:30 AM Read more >

Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

The province introduced amendments to the Property Law Act on Monday with the aim of bringing in a cooling-off period this spring to protect home buyers, although there is no hint as to how long it will be.

Mar 29, 2022 1:01 AM Read more >

B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

The man was sentenced in 2018 to five years and eight months behind bars following a manslaughter conviction.

Mar 28, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Tahltan First Nation sends custom-made gifts to Big Brother Canada contestant

‘We wanted him to know that he’s loved and we’re watching and rooting for him,” said Tahltan band Chief Carmen McPhee.

Mar 28, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Man charged with attempted murder after officer in Kelowna, B.C., was stabbed

KELOWNA, B.C. — A 39-year-old man faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, for allegations he stabbed an RCMP officer from Kelowna, B.C.

Mar 28, 2022 4:57 PM Read more >

No new health-care facility outbreaks declared in B.C.

VICTORIA — Six more people have died of COVID-19 in British Columbia, bringing the death toll to 2,989 since the pandemic began.

Mar 28, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

Will Deadpool 3 film in Vancouver? All signs point to…

The franchise joined the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), leading to questions about how the R-rated Deadpool will fit in amongst PG-13, Disney+ family fare.

Mar 28, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

B.C. government tweaks paid-sick-leave law

B.C. on Jan. 1 started to ensure all workers are eligible for at least five sick days per year

Mar 28, 2022 3:41 PM Read more >