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B.C. adds 55,000 jobs in September in 'surprise' surge

Jobs in information, culture and recreation led the way with the addition of 18,500 positions

Oct 13, 2020 6:22 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 cases explode over long weekend as test backlog is cleared

B.C. recorded 549 tests in the past four days, including a record 170 on Saturday

Oct 13, 2020 4:39 PM Read more >

BC Liberals unveil election platform

The platform comes with a price tag of $40.94 billion for infrastructure in addition to $4.28 billion in tax cuts or credits

Oct 13, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor asks sports parents to stay away to prevent COVID spread

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says a recent increase in COVID-19 cases is linked in some parts of the province to community sports like hockey and soccer, so parents should stay away from games for now. Dr.

Oct 13, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

B.C. Liberals' campaign platform pledges new economic plan, review of all taxes

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Liberal party says it would implement a new economic response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic within 60 days if it wins the Oct. 24 provincial election.

Oct 13, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Witnesses sought in crash that killed motorcyclist near Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed a 60-year-old motorcyclist on Highway 33 near Kelowna, B.C.

Oct 13, 2020 10:07 AM Read more >

Man allegedly linked to fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island turns himself in

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — The RCMP say a 55-year-old man has turned himself in after police made a public plea for help in finding a vehicle allegedly linked to a fatal hit-and-run near Parksville, B.C.

Oct 13, 2020 9:26 AM Read more >

PST pause, more care homes: Highlights of the B.C. Liberal party platform

VANCOUVER — Here are some highlights of the B.C. Liberal party platform released Tuesday: — The seven-per-cent PST would be eliminated for one year, which would cost about $6.

Oct 13, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

Leaders of B.C.'s three main political parties to take part in televised debate

VANCOUVER — The leaders of British Columbia’s three main political parties are getting ready to square off tonight in the election campaign's first debate.

Oct 12, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

B.C. New Democrats promise renter's rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for debate

VANCOUVER — The B.C. New Democrats have announced a renter's rebate as the latest plank of their election platform as parties prepare for the first televised debate of the provincial campaign.

Oct 12, 2020 4:16 PM Read more >