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B.C. reports 2,046 new COVID-19 infections with high demand for tests

VICTORIA — British Columbia reported 2,046 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, eclipsing the previous record set the day before as the Omicron variant spreads.

Dec 23, 2021 6:20 PM Read more >

Why does Omicron reporting take longer in B.C.?

Whole-genome sequencing provides a full map of the virus

Dec 23, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

Vancouver pot stock promoter pleads the Fifth in massive U.S. fraud case

Avtar Dhillon stepped down as director of Vancouver-based cannabis firm Emerald Health Therapeutics following his arrest.

Dec 23, 2021 1:19 PM Read more >

B.C. businesses can apply for grant to offset latest COVID-19 shutdown costs

VANCOUVER — New one-time grants are on the way for businesses in British Columbia that were forced to shut down by the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Dec 23, 2021 12:40 PM Read more >

Environment Canada warns frigid temperatures to blanket B.C. through next week

VANCOUVER — Large parts of southern and central British Columbia were under winter storm and snowfall warnings that Environment Canada says were expected to ease by Christmas Eve before the whole province gets a frigid punch.

Dec 23, 2021 11:49 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries' latest vessel leaves Europe for Victoria

Dec 23, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Another peak in COVID-19 case counts in B.C., six more deaths

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has recorded its highest-ever daily COVID-19 case count with 1,474 new infections reported Wednesday as the Omicron variant takes over. The fast-spreading variant led provincial health officer Dr.

Dec 22, 2021 9:39 PM Read more >

How a Vancouver man ruptured his spleen, got his bike stolen outside a hospital and got it back again

Fei Ye: 'It is like an early Christmas gift, and I'm so happy my bike was found'

Dec 22, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

Squamish Search and Rescue hits record-breaking 151 calls

Several incidents during snowstorm have bumped up the call volume in late December.

Dec 22, 2021 12:14 PM Read more >

Snow, storm and bitter cold warnings posted for parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — A weather system from the Pacific Ocean is forecast to bring heavy snow and the risk of freezing rain to several areas of southern and central British Columbia.

Dec 22, 2021 12:11 PM Read more >