Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. doctors defend province's approach to releasing COVID-19 data
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top two doctors are defending the province's approach to releasing data on COVID-19 but say they'll provide more information that may be helpful for the public. Provincia...
May 07, 2021
Suspected overdose death of 12-year-old pushes government to 'do better': Minister
VICTORIA - British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions say a suspected overdose death of a 12-year-old girl from Vancouver Island is driving the government "to do more and do better." ...
May 07, 2021
No fines handed out at first B.C. COVID-19 roadblock as checks move across province
VICTORIA - The Mounties in British Columbia say no cars were forced to turn around at a roadblock in place to ensure residents abide by travel restrictions due to COVID-19 as enforcement spreads over ...
May 07, 2021
RCMP officer, fire chief use climbing gear to rescue dog stuck on ledge in B.C.
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A large dog has many more walks ahead thanks to the actions of an RCMP officer and a volunteer fire chief in British Columbia's southern Interior. Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey says Chevy, ...
May 07, 2021
BC Hydro report raises safety concerns as pandemic prompts jump in yard work
VANCOUVER - A new report from BC Hydro says a concerning trend is emerging as British Columbians seek relief from COVID-19 restrictions by sprucing up the yards around their homes.The Crown utility sa...
May 07, 2021
Telus reports Q1 profit down from year ago, raises quarterly dividend
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue climbed nearly nine per cent.The company also raised its quarterly dividend half a penny to 31.62...
May 07, 2021
Grocery workers 18 and up in one B.C. region can register for vaccine
VICTORIA - Grocery workers aged 18 and up are now eligible to register for a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine in British Columbia's largest health region. Fraser Health says all workers, whether the...
May 06, 2021
Central 1 housing analysis predicts slower market in 2022 but prices continue upward
VANCOUVER - The latest analysis of British Columbia's housing market predicts yo-yo-like activity over the next 18 months as sales spin out this year and curl back in 2022. The forecast from Central 1...
May 06, 2021
Grizzly attacks B.C. man on his property, dogs escape injury
MALAKWA, B.C. - A man out for a walk with his dogs has survived an attack by a grizzly bear on his property in British Columbia's southern interior.Conservation officer Tanner Beck says one of the two...
May 05, 2021
B.C.'s Dr. Henry says province looking to provide vaccines to youth 12 years to 17
VICTORIA - British Columbia youths aged 12 to 17 years old could soon be getting COVID-19 vaccines, and possibly before the end of the school year.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says they'...
May 05, 2021