British Columbia

Modelling shows COVID-19 cases stabilizing in B.C., but children now most at risk

VANCOUVER - An independent group that analyzes the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia and Canada has released new modelling containing some good news but also raising concerns, especi...

Oct 07, 2021

Vancouver council narrowly rejects climate emergency parking, vehicle levies

VANCOUVER - City councillors in Vancouver have narrowly rejected a proposal for citywide parking permits and a levy on certain vehicles, with Mayor Kennedy Stewart questioning the fairness of the plan...

Oct 07, 2021

Lululemon joins new generation of home gym equipment retailers with launch of Mirror

VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. is joining the booming personalized at-home exercise trend with the launch of Mirror, a large electronic device for streaming workout classes. The athleisure retai...

Oct 07, 2021

B.C. records 752 more COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths

VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded 752 more cases of COVID-19 as nearly 82 per cent of eligible residents aged 12 and up have now been fully vaccinated. The province says nine more people have d...

Oct 06, 2021

New B.C. training program for commercial truckers boosts skills, safety: ministry

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says truck drivers will be safer and more skilled once they have completed the province's new mandatory entry-level training program. The Ministry of Transpo...

Oct 06, 2021

VIDEO: Large overnight structure fire causes extensive damage

LANTZVILLE - Multiple buildings and vehicles were either destroyed or sustained significant damage after a large structure fire broke out across two properties in upper Lantzville.A call for help was ...

Oct 06, 2021

Seniors advocate to release review of COVID-19 outbreaks at B.C. care facilities

VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate is set to release a review of COVID-19 outbreaks in the province's care facilities. Isobel Mackenzie said last spring the review will examine more than t...

Oct 06, 2021

Support available for B.C. farmers to cover health and safety expenses

The British Columbia government is rolling out support to help farmers who had to cover the costs of implementing COVID-19 health and safety measures.The B.C. Seasonal Domestic Farm Worker COVID-19 Sa...

Oct 05, 2021

B.C.'s inadequate heat wave supports heightened risks to vulnerable people: report

VICTORIA - An international human rights group says the British Columbia government's inadequate support during an extreme heat wave this summer "compounded risks" for people with disabilities and tho...

Oct 05, 2021

Public service employees in British Columbia must get vaccinated against COVID-19

VICTORIA - An estimated 30,000 government employees in British Columbia will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The BC Public Service Agency said Tuesday the vaccination requirement is part...

Oct 05, 2021