British Columbia

COVID-19 immunization clinics open to B.C. kids ages five to 11 today

VICTORIA - Children in British Columbia between five and 11 years old can start getting shots of a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine today. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said last week that abou...

Nov 29, 2021

B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead

VICTORIA - British Columbia says it's prepared to use a national emergency alert system should the third in a trio of ongoing storms pose a risk to life and safety in the coming days. Alert Ready is a...

Nov 28, 2021

B.C. closing highways as downpour begins in latest storm striking southern region

VICTORIA - British Columbia's Transportation Ministry is proactively closing several highways today as another storm hammers the already saturated south coast. The province says it will close Highway ...

Nov 27, 2021

VIDEO: 'It has been a huge passion of mine:' pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...

Nov 26, 2021

Bullets flew past work stations at RCMP detachment in B.C.: senior officer

VANDERHOOF, B.C. - A senior RCMP officer says Mounties and office staff dived for cover on Thursday in Vanderhoof, B.C., as bullets smashed through their detachment office windows. Chief Supt. Warren ...

Nov 26, 2021

Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness

NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters.Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, w...

Nov 26, 2021

B.C. allows pot shops to sell cannabis-themed books, clothes and more

VICTORIA - B.C.'s private cannabis stores can now start stocking pot-themed clothing, books and other goods. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced today that private pot shops ...

Nov 26, 2021

Vancouver man who hosted large parties sentenced again for violating COVID-19 rules

VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say a man convicted of breaking COVID-19 restrictions earlier this year has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to more charges. Const. Tania Visintin says in ...

Nov 26, 2021

Death of well known stand-up star devastates local comedians

NANAIMO - Matt Billon soared with the heaviest hitters in stand-up comedy, but still made time for emerging talent, including Nanaimo artists.Billon, 42, a mainstay in Canadian stand-up comedy for mor...

Nov 26, 2021

Intense weather systems head for B.C. as province reopens, repairs major road routes

VICTORIA - Rainstorms of increasing intensity are forecast to hit British Columbia over the coming days, prompting warnings for people to be prepared to evacuate floodwaters if necessary. Public Safet...

Nov 26, 2021