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Ottawa secures another 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer

Latest order doubles the number of Pfizer doses earmarked for Canada

Jan 12, 2021 9:27 AM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor says gap between vaccine doses rooted in science

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says the first dose of a vaccine for COVID-19 gives "amazing" immunity, so the government's decision to allow for a 35-day gap before the second dose is administered is rooted in science. Dr.

Jan 11, 2021 5:18 PM Read more >

Slow trickle of Moderna vaccine deliveries to persist in B.C. until at least end of February

Moderna deliveries will trail Pfizer significantly for foreseeable future

Jan 11, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

B.C. carver's latest piece draws accolades

A woodworker who cut his chops on reality TV now wowing local residents

Jan 11, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

Vancouver police officer is suspended and faces drug, theft, breach of trust charges

VANCOUVER — Criminal charges related to theft, breach of trust and drugs have been laid against a Vancouver police officer. The department says Const.

Jan 11, 2021 12:47 PM Read more >

Speculation tax increased long-term rentals in B.C., raised $88 million: ministry

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Finance says data from British Columbia's tax targeting property speculators shows it has helped increase the number of long-term rentals in the province.

Jan 11, 2021 11:26 AM Read more >

Driver critically injured, pet killed in suspected impaired crash in central B.C.

VAVENBY, B.C. — Impaired driving may have played a part in a crash in central British Columbia that critically injured the driver of one SUV and killed one of several dogs riding in a second vehicle.

Jan 11, 2021 9:51 AM Read more >

Three units at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver linked to COVID-19 outbreak: memo

VANCOUVER — Officials at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver confirm a COVID-19 outbreak has spread to two more units at its cardiac centre. In a memo to staff, the director of the St.

Jan 11, 2021 8:02 AM Read more >

Change needed for access, outreach: B.C. police complaints commissioner

VANCOUVER — Accessibility to British Columbia's municipal police complaints process can and should be improved, its commissioner says, as the office faces criticism from both legal advocates and the head of Vancouver's police union.

Jan 11, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

Health authority declares two more COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. long-term care homes

SURREY, B.C. — A Vancouver-area health authority has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at two long-term care homes in Surrey, B.C.

Jan 9, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >