Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. election focused on whether there is a need for a campaign on Day One
VANCOUVER - The first day of the B.C. election campaign featured conflicting views on just how well the three parties were getting along in the minority legislature. NDP Leader John Horgan says he cal...
Sep 23, 2020
B.C. coroners service to release latest data on overdose deaths amid recent spike
VANCOUVER - The coroners service is expected to release data today on the latest number of monthly overdose deaths in British Columbia after three months of rising fatalities during the pandemic.The p...
Sep 23, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor said she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a panel discussi...
Sep 22, 2020
ElectionsBC plans for safe vote during pandemic, expects surge in mail-in ballots
VICTORIA - ElectionsBC says it has developed a plan for people in British Columbia to vote safely in the Oct. 24 provincial election during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief electoral officer Anton Boegman...
Sep 22, 2020
Three men in Port Moody eatery face fines for COVID-19 violations
PORT MOODY, B.C. - Three men in Port Moody, B.C., have been fined for not following restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 at a restaurant. A statement from Port Moody police says off...
Sep 22, 2020
Crowdfund for 'Battlestar Galactica' star Michael Hogan exceeds $150K goal
VANCOUVER - A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $150,000 to help cover "Battlestar Galactica" star Michael Hogan's medical expenses after suffering a "life-changing" brain injury. A GoFundMe ...
Sep 22, 2020
All evacuation alerts now lifted near only remaining wildfire of note in B.C.
NELSON, B.C. - Evacuation alerts have now been lifted for the only remaining properties in British Columbia still affected by a wildfire. The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it has removed ...
Sep 22, 2020
A profile sketch of B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau
VICTORIA - A sketch of Sonia Furstenau, leader of British Columbia's Green party: Age: 50. Family: She lives in the Cowichan Valley with her husband, Blaise, and their children. Education: Has a bache...
Sep 22, 2020
A profile sketch of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson
VICTORIA - A sketch of Andrew Wilkinson, leader of British Columbia's Liberal party: Age: 63. Family: Married to Barbara Grantham. They have three grown children in their 20s. Education: Holds degrees...
Sep 22, 2020
A profile sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia
VICTORIA - A sketch of John Horgan, leader of the NDP in British Columbia: Age: 61. Family: Married Ellie in 1984; two grown sons, Nate and Evan. His father died when he was 18 months old. He was...
Sep 22, 2020