Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots
VICTORIA - The number of people in British Columbia receiving COVID-19 immunizations continues to increase, with more than 4.6 million doses of vaccines being distributed. Provincial health officer Dr...
Jun 24, 2021
Active cases remain unchanged in Island Health, two new
NANAIMO - The central and southern areas of Island Health split two new COVID-19 cases. One new case in each area was announced on Thursday, June 24. This is the second day of two new cases in Island ...
Jun 24, 2021
B.C. records 75 new cases of COVID-19; 25.9 per cent of adults now fully vaccinated
VICTORIA - B.C. is reporting 75 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday (June 24), including 12 within Interior Health.The totals were included in an updated provided by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie He...
Jun 24, 2021
BC Ferries now allowing people to book walk-on tickets online
VICTORIA - Passengers walking on to BC Ferries vessels operating between Vancouver Island and the mainland will now be able to book their trip. BC Ferries has announced walk-on passengers can book onl...
Jun 24, 2021
RCMP officers recognized for life saving efforts
Trying to save the lives of people suffering overdoses has become part of the job for RCMP officers.In the fall of 2016, frontline Mounties began to carry nasal Naloxone for two specific reasons - off...
Jun 24, 2021
Science-based panel to guide B.C.'s care of old-growth forests
VICTORIA - An independent panel will advise the British Columbia government on the management of its old-growth forests, which have been at the centre of a fractious debate in the province for decades...
Jun 24, 2021
Central Okanagan economy on COVID rebound
The Central Okanagan is showing positive signs of an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.That's the finding of the Regional Recovery Task Force that says local businesses are returning to many...
Jun 24, 2021
Facial recognition use by Liberals raises issues, says B.C.'s privacy commissioner
VICTORIA - British Columbia's information and privacy commissioner says he's considering launching an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology by the Liberal Party of Canada. Michae...
Jun 24, 2021
Old South Wellington School turning into much-needed community centre
NANAIMO - Members of the South Wellington community will once again have a place to meet and socialize after going without a venue for nearly a decade. The Regional District of Nanaimo and SD68 announ...
Jun 24, 2021
Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.
VANCOUVER - Heat warnings cover most of British Columbia as Environment Canada warns many areas could see record-high temperatures starting Friday and continuing into next week. The weather office say...
Jun 24, 2021
