British Columbia

The Latest: British Columbia bringing in COVID vaccine card

HANOI, Vietnam - VICTORIA, British Columbia - The Canadian Pacific coast province of British Columbia is bringing in a vaccine card for residents to get access to restaurants, clubs, sporting events a...

Aug 23, 2021

Final evacuation alert lifted for Crazy Creek Gorge wildfire

SICAMOUS, B.C. - There are no longer any evacuation orders or alerts connected to the Crazy Creek Gorge Forest Service Road wildfire in the Shuswap.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District rescinded an ...

Aug 23, 2021

B.C. to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for activities such as restaurant dining, sporting events beginning Sept. 13

VICTORIA - Beginning Sept. 13, B.C. will bar unvaccinated citizens from taking part in certain non-essential activities, such as dining at restaurants or attending ticketed sporting events.In a news c...

Aug 23, 2021

Vancouver police investigating vandalism at memorial as possible hate crime

VANCOUVER - The defacing of a public memorial in Vancouver to those who were aboard a ship that was forced to return to India more than a century ago is being treated by police as a possible hate crim...

Aug 23, 2021

Mt. Hayes fire 'being held' as crews secure perimeter

NANAIMO - Crews are officially in control of a wildfire burning southwest of Nanaimo airport.The BC Wildfire Service officially lists the Mt. Hayes wildfire as "being held", meaning no further growth ...

Aug 23, 2021

Number of wildfires burning in B.C. down slightly from a week ago

The BC Wildfire Service says nearly 250 blazes are burning across the province, down from nearly 270 a week ago. It says more than 8,600 square kilometres of land has been scorched this year from wild...

Aug 23, 2021

VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction

NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...

Aug 23, 2021

B.C. holding COVID-19 vaccination update; premier attending

VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan, along with the health minister and provincial health officer, will be holding a briefing on COVID-19 vaccinations in British Columbia this afternoon. Specific details o...

Aug 23, 2021

Rain, cooler temperatures offer slight relief in B.C. wildfire fight

Cooler conditions on Saturday helped firefighters make some progress against the White Rock Lake wildfire in B.C.'s Interior. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says although conditions improve...

Aug 22, 2021

City of Nanaimo seeks applicants for new urban art program

NANAIMO - Calling all emerging and established artists, the City of Nanaimo wants to hear from you.The City is piloting its Urban Design Roster program to identify artists who want to beautify public ...

Aug 22, 2021