British Columbia

Labour shortages, closed borders major obstacles to B.C. restaurant, tourism restarts

VICTORIA - British Columbia's restaurant and tourism operators applaud the easing of pandemic health restrictions, but say the sectors still face daunting COVID-19-related barriers to a robust return ...

Jun 15, 2021

B.C. government says restaurants can apply to make temporary patios permanent

VICTORIA - Patio season in British Columbia may become permanent as the government says more than 2,000 restaurants with temporary outdoor seating areas that popped up COVID-19 can now apply to keep t...

Jun 15, 2021

B.C. ombudsperson labels youth confinement in jail 'unsafe,' calls for changes

VICTORIA - A three-year investigation by British Columbia's ombudsperson concludes the provincial government's practice of placing jailed youth in solitary confinement is "unjust and unsafe." Jay Chal...

Jun 15, 2021

Province allows licenced patios to become permanent

VICTORIA - More than 2,000 temporary patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under changes to provincial liquor rules.This includes prospective pat...

Jun 15, 2021

B.C. government supports temporary patios going permanent under liquor regulations

VICTORIA - More than 2,000 temporary B.C. patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under amended provincial liquor regulations.This includes prospec...

Jun 15, 2021

Day-use passes needed for five busy B.C. parks to ensure safety, protect environment

VICTORIA - Expanded measures are about to take effect to protect the environment while helping people enjoy some of British Columbia's most popular and crowded parks this summer. The Ministry of Envir...

Jun 15, 2021

Dover Bay Secondary students raise $13k for cancer research

NANAIMO - Students at one of the region's biggest schools have smashed their own expectations to support cancer research.Led by the school's 15 member student council, students at Dover Bay Secondary ...

Jun 15, 2021

Aritzia signs deal to buy athletic wear company Reigning Champ

VANCOUVER - Clothing designer and retailer Aritzia Inc. says it has signed an agreement to buy a Reigning Champ, a designer and manufacturer of premium athletic wear. Under the agreement, Aritzia will...

Jun 15, 2021

'I was out of control:' man sentenced for Qualicum Beach armed robbery

NANAIMO - Fuelled by "every drug under the sun", a Ladysmith man lost his mind after watching his life fall apart during a brazen 2019 crime spree. Dustin Sean Williams stole a truck and robbed a Qual...

Jun 15, 2021

Days after Kamloops remains discovery, Tk'emlups families gather to unite, move ahead

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - An extraordinary gathering of Indigenous family leaders occurred in the days following the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 children at the site of the former K...

Jun 15, 2021