British Columbia

Sports teams pause play in Chilliwack, B.C., as COVID-19 cases rise

CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Several sports teams in Chilliwack, B.C., have suspended or wrapped up their seasons in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Fraser Health region has become th...

Nov 04, 2020

Track failure led to train derailment in northern B.C.: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says a track failure contributed to the derailment of a freight train in northern British Columbia in January. No one was hurt when 34 cars carrying wo...

Nov 04, 2020

B.C. seniors advocate wants change in care home visits during pandemic

VICTORIA - Health restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at British Columbia's long-term care and assisted living facilities should be revised to allow more family members to visit loved ones,...

Nov 03, 2020

'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.The ministry is warning beekeepers and residents to report sighti...

Nov 03, 2020

Fraser Health opening new COVID-19 testing centre in Surrey, B.C., as cases rise

SURREY, B.C. - Another COVID-19 testing centre is being opened in the Fraser Health region, the epicentre for British Columbia's rising case counts. Fraser Health president Dr. Victoria Lee says...

Nov 03, 2020

Canadians and Americans want loosened COVID-19 restrictions for border town

DELTA, B.C. - Steve Power is standing on a beach across from his wife and two granddaughters, but they're ever so careful not to break the law by touching each other or stepping over an invisible line...

Nov 03, 2020

Vancouver housing market posts second-best October on record as sales rise 29%

VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says October home sales were up 29 per cent compared to a year ago, making it the second-best October on record. The board says its agents sold 3...

Nov 03, 2020

COVID numbers surge in B.C. as Halloween crowd gathers in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - As British Columbia reported a record surge in COVID-19 cases that health officials called concerning, Vancouver police say some people flouted pandemic rules in an "alcohol-fuelled" gathe...

Nov 02, 2020

Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor

VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...

Nov 02, 2020

Horgan's cabinet has many openings for newcomers and veterans after election victory

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan has several spots to fill in his cabinet after losing seven ministers who didn't run again but winning a New Democrat majority in British Columbia gives him advantages w...

Nov 01, 2020