British Columbia

B.C. records 589 new cases of COVID-19 as officials welcome new vaccine approvals

VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials say the federal government's approval of two new vaccines is encouraging news and one more layer of protection to help get the province through the pandemi...

Feb 26, 2021

B.C. society against medical assistance in dying gets final notice to vacate property

DELTA, B.C. - A provincially funded society that refused to provide medical assistance in dying has been issued a final notice about its breach of a lease at a facility in Delta, B.C.Fraser Health say...

Feb 26, 2021

Economists predict slight rebound and moderate growth for B.C. economy in 2021

VICTORIA - Finance Minister Selina Robinson says she's encouraged by predictions that British Columbia's economy will rebound this year and next. Robinson heard today from economists on the province's...

Feb 26, 2021

B.C. police under investigation after video shows officers posing in front of body

VANCOUVER - A spokeswoman for Vancouver police says the conduct of two officers is under investigation after video footage emerged of the pair allegedly posing with a dead body at a popular beach. Con...

Feb 26, 2021

B.C. man sentenced to 29 months, fined nearly $645K for tax evasion, forgery

VANCOUVER - The Canada Revenue Agency says a West Vancouver man has been sentenced to 29 months in jail and handed a stiff fine for attempting to avoid a tax bill. Court records show Michael Sholz was...

Feb 26, 2021

B.C. premier to discuss future of B.C.'s massive Site C hydroelectric project

VICTORIA - The future of British Columbia's Site C hydroelectric project could be decided today as Premier John Horgan and his energy minister are scheduled to make an announcement about the massive d...

Feb 26, 2021

Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in B.C. if it does elsewhere

VANCOUVER - As British Columbia teachers argue for broader mask requirements in elementary schools, some families and educators say it's been easy for kids to adapt to the rules in other provinces. He...

Feb 26, 2021

B.C. police looking for witnesses to statue beheading, graffiti spree

VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are asking for help from the public who may know something about the beheading of a royal statue and a recent rash of graffiti in the city. There were numerous acts of sp...

Feb 25, 2021

Avalanche warning for backcountry users in North and South Rockies

REVELSTOKE, B.C. - Avalanche Canada has issued a warning for recreational backcountry users in British Columbia and Alberta, covering the North and South Rockies, the Lizard Range, Flathead and Watert...

Feb 25, 2021

Concern for rapid COVID-19 spread prevents B.C. from lifting restrictions: Dr. Henry

VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says the province isn't at a point where restrictions can be lifted due to concerns about the potential for rapid spread of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie...

Feb 25, 2021