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Free rapid antigen tests now available to B.C. residents aged 40+

Free rapid antigen tests now available to B.C. residents aged 40+

You'll need your personal health number if you're picking up a kit.
Nooksack River, source of B.C. and Washington flooding fears, to get new plan

Nooksack River, source of B.C. and Washington flooding fears, to get new plan

VICTORIA — Leaders from Washington state and British Columbia say they have reached an agreement to work together on redeveloping a flooding prevention plan and response for the Nooksack River. Flooding in southern B.C.
No new deaths recorded due to COVID-19 in B.C.; slight drop in hospitalizations

No new deaths recorded due to COVID-19 in B.C.; slight drop in hospitalizations

VICTORIA — British Columbia recorded a slight drop in hospitalizations from COVID-19 and no deaths were reported due to the virus Tuesday.
'So exciting': A Lower Mainland uncle-nephew duo just won the $8-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

'So exciting': A Lower Mainland uncle-nephew duo just won the $8-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

"I broke down and told my mom," said the nephew.
Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children

Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children

VICTORIA — B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use.
Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm

Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada is warning of a "considerable" risk across British Columbia's south coast for parts of this week.
Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board has successfully appealed a City of Vancouver decision that cut millions from the police budget and the timing means the cost won't hit taxpayers until next year.
How B.C. tech is navigating Russian ‘naughty list’

How B.C. tech is navigating Russian ‘naughty list’

Experts say heightened cyberattack threats should provide corporate wake-up call
Unions look at options after B.C. reverses course on vaccine mandate for privately employed health-care workers

Unions look at options after B.C. reverses course on vaccine mandate for privately employed health-care workers

“We believe all health care workers should be held to the same standard when it comes to public health guidelines.”
Port Alberni mother now charged with second-degree murder in son's death

Port Alberni mother now charged with second-degree murder in son's death

Samantha Jesselynn ­Dittmer was initially charged with careless use of a firearm, which was upgraded to manslaughter five days later. She now faces a charge of second-degree murder.