Category Archives: British Columbia
Winning Lotto Max ticket purchased in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Someone who purchased a Lotto Max ticket in Kamloops is a big winner today. Two tickets were winners yesterday and will share the $70 million dollar prize. One of the tickets was purchased ...
Jun 23, 2021
Lifeline volunteers honoured by province
VICTORIA - Five public safety lifeline volunteers are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to emergency and disaster response throughout the province. The award winners are among thous...
Jun 23, 2021
More than 1 million second COVID-19 doses given in B.C., 6 new in Island Health
NANAIMO - B.C. public health claims more than one million residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Tuesday, June 22 said of the roughly 4.5 mi...
Jun 22, 2021
B.C. health officials say mixing mRNA vaccines is safe, effective
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - British Columbia's provincial health officer is encouraging anyone who is offered a different COVID-19 vaccine than the one they first received to take it. Dr. Bonnie Henry says ...
Jun 22, 2021
Fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; 1.1M now fully vaccinated
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The province says more than one-million British Columbians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Speaking from Prince George Tuesday (June 22), where she is meeting with pub...
Jun 22, 2021
Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo blocks access to Nanaimo Assembly Wharf
NANAIMO - A protest against old growth logging in B.C. stymied anyone trying to enter Port Authority lands. Roughly 20 people blocked the 1 Port Dr. entrance into the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf on Tuesday...
Jun 22, 2021
B.C. official condemns threats of violence against anti-racism rally organizers
VICTORIA - A British Columbia official whose job it is to tackle racism is condemning threats of violence that led to the postponement of an anti-racism rally on Vancouver Island over the weekend. Rac...
Jun 22, 2021
Port Alberni wants control of dormant waterfront mill property
PORT ALBERNI - City councillors in Port Alberni are demanding Western Forest Products hand over the keys to the Somass mill site if they're not going to use the property.Mayor Sharie Minions said the ...
Jun 22, 2021
Pets and hot vehicles are a dangerous mix
KELOWNA - Pet owners are being reminded about taking steps to prevent what could be a tragedy. With temperatures already in the mid 30s, and expected to reach the high 30s in the Okanagan this week, t...
Jun 22, 2021
Anglican bishop in British Columbia resigns after misconduct allegations
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Anglican Church of Canada says its first bishop of a large diocese in British Columbia has resigned and left the ministry after allegations of inappropriate conduct were made agai...
Jun 22, 2021
