British Columbia

Fitness centres can reopen in B.C., other COVID restrictions remain

VANCOUVER - Gyms and other exercise facilities are being allowed to reopen in British Columbia, a move the province's top doctor describes as a "cautious step" in lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Dr. Bo...

Jan 18, 2022

Port of Prince Rupert set to master 2021 challenges with 2022 upgrades, improvements

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - Port officials in Prince Rupert, B.C., say 2021 was a difficult year as cargo volumes fell, but they are optimistic about a strong recovery. The Prince Rupert Port Authority rele...

Jan 18, 2022

B.C. nurses, doctors exhausted as next COVID-19 peak comes this week: spokespeople

VANCOUVER - While the most challenging days of COVID-19 are predicted to be ahead for British Columbia's health-care system, representatives for doctors and nurses say their members are on the verge o...

Jan 18, 2022

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway reopening to all vehicle traffic after floods

VICTORIA - A key highway in British Columbia will reopen to regular vehicle traffic on Wednesday, three months after large parts of it were washed away by record rainfall. Transportation Minister Rob ...

Jan 18, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions on closures, gatherings to remain in place in B.C.

VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor has extended a COVID-19 order that will keep gyms and fitness centres closed before providing more details tomorrow. That's when restrictions were set to expir...

Jan 17, 2022

Scientists study trajectory of meteorite that landed in B.C. in October

VANCOUVER - Scientistsstudying a meteorite that landed next to a British Columbia woman's head last year say it was diverted to that path about 470 million years ago. The small meteorite broke through...

Jan 17, 2022

B.C. premier 'feeling better every day' after treatment for throat cancer

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he is "less robust" but he's feeling better every day after completing 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer. Horgan posted the update on Twitter...

Jan 17, 2022

Federal decision on fish farms prompts closure of B.C. processing plant: company

SURREY, B.C. - One of the largest farmed salmon producers operating in B.C. says it's permanently closing its processing plant in Surrey, B.C., because of a federal government decision to phase out so...

Jan 17, 2022

Teck, Steelworkers at B.C.'s Highland Valley Copper mull mediator's contract proposal

VANCOUVER - Talks between Teck Resources Ltd. and the United Steelworkers union at a British Columbia copper mine have ended as the two sides consider a mediator's proposals to resolve a labour disput...

Jan 17, 2022

Truckers call on B.C. government to ensure dangerous highways cleaned

VANCOUVER - A group representing truck drivers is calling on the B.C. government to ensure highways are cleared of snow and dangerous potholes are fixed or goods will no longer be transported. Ajay To...

Jan 16, 2022