British Columbia

B.C. health officials say mixing mRNA vaccines is safe, effective

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - British Columbia's provincial health officer is encouraging anyone who is offered a different COVID-19 vaccine than the one they first received to take it. Dr. Bonnie Henry says ...

Jun 22, 2021

Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo blocks access to Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

NANAIMO - A protest against old growth logging in B.C. stymied anyone trying to enter Port Authority lands. Roughly 20 people blocked the 1 Port Dr. entrance into the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf on Tuesday...

Jun 22, 2021

B.C. official condemns threats of violence against anti-racism rally organizers

VICTORIA - A British Columbia official whose job it is to tackle racism is condemning threats of violence that led to the postponement of an anti-racism rally on Vancouver Island over the weekend. Rac...

Jun 22, 2021

Port Alberni wants control of dormant waterfront mill property

PORT ALBERNI - City councillors in Port Alberni are demanding Western Forest Products hand over the keys to the Somass mill site if they're not going to use the property.Mayor Sharie Minions said the ...

Jun 22, 2021

Anglican bishop in British Columbia resigns after misconduct allegations

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Anglican Church of Canada says its first bishop of a large diocese in British Columbia has resigned and left the ministry after allegations of inappropriate conduct were made agai...

Jun 22, 2021

Kamloops' Pattison Media acquires stake in leading podcast creator Everything Podcasts

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-based Pattison Media is entering the podcast market.In a news release issued Tuesday (June 22), Pattison Media President Rod Schween announced the partial acquisition of Everything...

Jun 22, 2021

Temporary COVID-19 vaccine clinic set up in Woodgrove Centre for first doses

NANAIMO - Anyone who hasn't yet received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine has a new way to get the jab. Island Health announced a temporary walk-in clinic at Woodgrove Centre on Tuesday, June 22. ...

Jun 22, 2021

'This level of heat is significant:' hot weather grips mid island region

NANAIMO - An early summer heat wave is a sign of what's to come throughout the summer of 2021.Temperatures flirted with 30 degrees on Monday, June 21 at Nanaimo Airport, while daytime highs are expect...

Jun 22, 2021

Study reassures parents, teachers that COVID-19 infrequently shared at school

VANCOUVER - A study of school staff in Vancouver says their risk of developing COVID-19 through contact at school is identical to their risk of catching the virus in the community. The study by resear...

Jun 22, 2021

Former B.C. chamber CEO enters Liberal leadership contest, promises party restart

VANCOUVER - The former chief executive officer at British Columbia's Chamber of Commerce is entering the B.C. Liberal leadership race. Val Litwin says he wants to breathe new life into the Liberals wi...

Jun 22, 2021