British Columbia

Border officer can't recall where idea to collect Meng's phone passcodes came from

VANCOUVER - The border officer who led the examination of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver's airport before her arrest two years ago says he can't recall whose idea it was to collect the pas...

Nov 19, 2020

More pandemic protection needed for B.C. seniors as second COVID-19 wave hits: report

BURNABY, B.C. - An organization representing seniors-care providers in British Columbia has released new recommendations as a second wave of COVID-19 descends on the province. The BC Care Providers As...

Nov 19, 2020

RCMP warn of toxic drugs after three deaths in 12 hours in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. - Police suspect a deadly batch of drugs may be circulating in Surrey, B.C. A statement from Surrey RCMP says three people have died within 12 hours in the city and fatal overdoses are su...

Nov 19, 2020

Six arrested after raids in Richmond, B.C., uncover drugs and guns

RICHMOND, B.C. - Six people have been arrested after RCMP in Richmond, B.C., conducted a series of raids on what they say were drug labs. Police say in a news release they uncovered hundreds of ...

Nov 18, 2020

Wikipedia was source of security concern questions for Meng: Border officer

VANCOUVER - A border officer who examined Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver's airport before her arrest says the Huawei executive was "calm and open" until he turned to questions about security concerns surro...

Nov 18, 2020

Surge in B.C. COVID-19 cases putting strain on health-care system, officials say

VICTORIA - British Columbia officials say the second wave of COVID-19 is starting to put a strain on the province's health-care system and they're asking people to help put the brakes on the spread of...

Nov 18, 2020

B.C. premier unsure of quarantine plan for Vancouver Island travellers

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says a proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed. Horgan was commenting on a proposal fr...

Nov 18, 2020

B.C. premier to call on prime minister for national travel policy to fight COVID-19

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will lobby Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work with the provinces on developing a national travel plan to fight the spread of COVID-19. ...

Nov 18, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: B.C. throne speech set for Dec. 7 by NDP government

VICTORIA - The B.C. legislature will return Dec. 7 with the province's new NDP majority government laying out its plans in a throne speech. Premier John Horgan says his cabinet will be sworn in on Nov...

Nov 18, 2020

Vancouver mayor moves to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's preparing to table a motion that would see city council vote on decriminalization of possession of illicit drugs for personal use. He says the city has been a...

Nov 18, 2020