British Columbia

More Moderna vaccine on the way to B.C. as adults with first dose tops 75 per cent

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is working on incorporating a "significant additional" shipment of Moderna vaccine into its plans as it pushes for more people to sign up for their second do...

Jun 11, 2021

B.C. premier says changes to U.S. cruise ship rules remain temporary

VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier says legislation proposed in the United States that would scrap a long-standing requirement for American cruise ships to dock at a foreign port between domestic s...

Jun 11, 2021

Vancouver police officer charged with assault during an arrest in 2019.

VICTORIA - A Vancouver police officer faces an assault charge. The BC Prosecution Service issued a statement Friday saying the charge has been approved against Const. Arminder Singh Gill. The service ...

Jun 11, 2021

Nanaimo vigil for victims and survivors of residential schools raises over $4K, hundreds of toys

NANAIMO - A solemn vigil after the discovery of what's believed to be remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school raised a considerable amount of money. The May 31 vigil in Maffe...

Jun 11, 2021

B.C. to launch compulsory skilled trades certification system

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is launching a compulsory skilled trades certification system that it says will strengthen economic recovery, while supporting higher-paying, more stable job...

Jun 11, 2021

B.C. Pharmacare coverage extended to help diabetics

VICTORIA - Good news for the thousands of British Columbians living with diabetes, the province has announced it will now have the Dexcom G6, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides regular u...

Jun 11, 2021

B.C. mayors back Vancouver's bid to decriminalize drugs, urge federal support

VANCOUVER - A plan by the City of Vancouver to gain Health Canada approval to decriminalize small amounts of illicit drugs has won support from the mayors of seven other British Columbia cities. A sta...

Jun 11, 2021

Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

VANCOUVER - Huawei's chief financial officer is seeking a publication ban on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou's l...

Jun 11, 2021

Second auto insurance rebate coming in B.C. as pandemic prompts crash savings

VICTORIA - A second insurance rebate is coming for British Columbia drivers thanks to lower claim costs due to fewer crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government says the Insurance Corporation...

Jun 11, 2021

ICBC to issue another round of COVID-19 rebates

VANCOUVER - Working from home, and less travel is going to put more money back in the pockets of B.C. drivers.The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has announced it will issue a second ...

Jun 11, 2021