British Columbia

B.C. health officials expected to announce plan for easing some COVID-19 restrictions

VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor is expected to announce the plan today for gradually easing public health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. The most recent public health o...

Feb 15, 2022

Arrests as RCMP clear protest near Pacific Highway border crossing in B.C.

VANCOUVER - The Canada Border Services Agency says traffic is moving again south of Vancouver at the Pacific Highway border crossing leading to Washington state. Surrey RCMP Const. Sarbjit Sangha says...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 15, 2022

B.C. introduces skills trade certification for apprentices, journeymen in 10 trades

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to modernize the Crown agency responsible for training workers in the trades sector. Skills Training Minister Anne Kang says the l...

Feb 14, 2022

17 more deaths recorded in B.C. over weekend, hospitalizations declining

VICTORIA - B.C.'s Health Ministry is reporting another 17 deaths linked to COVID-19 in the province over the past three days, bringing the death toll to 2,764. Hospitalization rate continues to declin...

Feb 14, 2022

Statue of Vancouver's Gastown founder torn down during women's memorial march

VANCOUVER - Police say they are investigating after a statue commemorating the founder of a Vancouver neighbourhood was pulled down during the annual Women's Memorial March on Monday. Police say sever...

Feb 14, 2022

Online ICBC insurance renewal option announced, license plate decals to be eliminated

VICTORIA - A pair of notable changes are on the horizon for motorists in the province, including an online renewal option for personal ICBC auto insurance policies.Public safety minister and solicitor...

Feb 14, 2022

Truck drivers face delays after Pacific border highway closed due to protests

VANCOUVER - Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, the province's solicitor general said Monday. Mike Farnworth also said the province supports Prime...

Feb 14, 2022

Former Speaker of B.C. legislature doesn't recall retirement payout documents: trial

VANCOUVER - A former Speaker of British Columbia's legislature says he doesn't remember seeing many of the documents outlining retirement and financial benefits linked to a breach-of-trust trial. Bill...

Feb 14, 2022

Table manners & mangy breath identified as key dating deal-breakers

NANAIMO - Before you head out on your Valentine's Day date, pop a mint and brush up on your table manners.A Research Co. poll conducted in late January surveyed 1,000 adults across the country, asking...

Feb 14, 2022

Protesters broke through RCMP barricades, causing highway closure near Pacific Border

SURREY, B.C. - The main route to the Pacific Highway border crossing in Surrey was closed Saturday afternoon after protesters opposed to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures broke through RCMP...

Feb 13, 2022