British Columbia

Meng loses publication ban request on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

VANCOUVER - The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an application for a publication ban from Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on new evidence that her legal team wants to intro...

Jun 24, 2021

B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots

VICTORIA - The number of people in British Columbia receiving COVID-19 immunizations continues to increase, with more than 4.6 million doses of vaccines being distributed. Provincial health officer Dr...

Jun 24, 2021

Active cases remain unchanged in Island Health, two new

NANAIMO - The central and southern areas of Island Health split two new COVID-19 cases. One new case in each area was announced on Thursday, June 24. This is the second day of two new cases in Island ...

Jun 24, 2021

BC Ferries now allowing people to book walk-on tickets online

VICTORIA - Passengers walking on to BC Ferries vessels operating between Vancouver Island and the mainland will now be able to book their trip. BC Ferries has announced walk-on passengers can book onl...

Jun 24, 2021

Science-based panel to guide B.C.'s care of old-growth forests

VICTORIA - An independent panel will advise the British Columbia government on the management of its old-growth forests, which have been at the centre of a fractious debate in the province for decades...

Jun 24, 2021

Facial recognition use by Liberals raises issues, says B.C.'s privacy commissioner

VICTORIA - British Columbia's information and privacy commissioner says he's considering launching an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology by the Liberal Party of Canada. Michae...

Jun 24, 2021

Old South Wellington School turning into much-needed community centre

NANAIMO - Members of the South Wellington community will once again have a place to meet and socialize after going without a venue for nearly a decade. The Regional District of Nanaimo and SD68 announ...

Jun 24, 2021

Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.

VANCOUVER - Heat warnings cover most of British Columbia as Environment Canada warns many areas could see record-high temperatures starting Friday and continuing into next week. The weather office say...

Jun 24, 2021

Parksville man jailed for terrorizing women with anonymous sexually explicit calls & texts

Editor's Note: The following story may not be suitable for all readers, discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man was jailed after he unleashed a lengthy and damaging harassment campaign against several P...

Jun 24, 2021

Vaccine numbers in B.C. above 4.5 million, includes more than a million 2nd shots

VICTORIA - First-dose vaccine numbers in British Columbia have risen to above 75 per cent of the eligible population, with second-shot totals hovering near 25 per cent. A joint statement from provinci...

Jun 23, 2021