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Xinjiang genocide vote should steer Chinese police lessons to curb: JIBC director

JIBC board deliberated on an international education policy that is to consider human rights violations for its program offerings

Mar 31, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

Upgraded centre offering medical assistance in dying to reopen in B.C.

DELTA, B.C. — A hospice in Delta, B.C., is now in the possession of a health authority after a provincially funded society refused to provide medical assistance in dying based on religious grounds.

Mar 31, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >

Man charged with Masonic hall arson fire may have bragged about crime on social media

A man charged with setting fire to a Mason lodge in Vancouver Tuesday may have boasted about the crimes on his Facebook page.

Mar 31, 2021 1:26 PM Read more >

Woman, dog killed in fire at residence in Maple Ridge, B.C.: RCMP

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — The RCMP say one woman has died in a residential fire in Maple Ridge, B.C. Mounties say in a news release that officers responded to a structure fire Tuesday night.

Mar 31, 2021 1:21 PM Read more >

Influx of reservations from the Lower Mainland prompts Big White to close a week early

Spokesperson says if the ski resort had stayed open, they would have been the only resort west of the Kootenays open after the Easter long weekend.

Mar 31, 2021 1:20 PM Read more >

B.C. ski resort moving to evict restaurant that hosted wild party

The party was hosted just hours after Premier John Horgan announced the suspension of indoor dining at all restaurants, pubs and bars.

Mar 31, 2021 1:03 PM Read more >

Vancouver hopeful second candidate now seeking B.C. Liberal leadership

VANCOUVER — A daycare operator and entrepreneur is the second person to join the race for the leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party.

Mar 31, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

All health authorities included

Mar 31, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Securities Commission says anyone who hasn't paid fines related to investment misconduct is at risk of losing their vehicle insurance, renewal of a driver's licence or plates.

Mar 31, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer and Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia. Dr.

Mar 31, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >