Category Archives: British Columbia
Washroom upgrades coming to Coquihalla
MERRITT, B.C. - People travelling on the Coquihalla (Highway 5) will soon benefit from approximately $1 million in comprehensive upgrades and accessibility improvements to rest-area washrooms.The wash...
Jun 18, 2021
'We felt compelled to speak up:' Nanoose Bay dog owners demand tougher animal cruelty laws
NANAIMO - A Nanoose Bay couple hopes something positive results from the horrific abuse their dog suffered at the hands of a disturbed pet sitter.Jayson and Milagros Henkel are making their concerns k...
Jun 18, 2021
AstraZeneca second dose 'good choice' despite federal guidance: B.C.'s top doctor
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says there is no wrong choice for a second COVID-19 vaccine dose despite recommendations from a federal panel that those who first got Oxford-AstraZeneca shoul...
Jun 17, 2021
Substance found at park in Richmond, B.C., is from beetles, RCMP say
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Mounties say a previously unknown substance found at the base of trees at a park in Richmond, B.C., is related to a beetle infestation. The RCMP say a resident reported finding a ...
Jun 17, 2021
B.C. COVID update Thursday: 120 new cases, Dr. Henry still supporting AZ vaccine
British Columbia announced 120 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, up slightly from Wednesday's 113. Of the new cases 43 were in Interior Health, with 13 in Vancouver Coastal Health, 53 in Fraser Health, ...
Jun 17, 2021
Rule changes allow for delivery of non-medical marijuana in British Columbia
VICTORIA - British Columbia's legal cannabis operators will be allowed to deliver directly to buyers starting on July 15. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the government wants to shrink the ...
Jun 17, 2021
One dead in two-semi collision on Okanagan Connector
MERRITT, B.C. - A commercial truck driver died in a crash near Merritt Wednesday night (June 16).RCMP say the collision took place along Okanagan Connector near the Loon Lake exit just after 9:00 p.m....
Jun 17, 2021
Wildfires pushing smoke into Kamloops sky
KAMLOOPS - There are a pair of new wildfires burning southwest of Kamloops, filling the skies of the city with smoke.The B.C. Wildfire Service reports the 9 hectare Hamilton Hill fire is burning just ...
Jun 17, 2021
Tk'emlups chief discourages cancellation of Canada Day, urges Canadians to use it as a learning opportunity
KAMLOOPS - The chief of the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) says she would like Canadians to continue to mark Canada Day - even if the recent discovery near the former Kamloops residential school casts ...
Jun 17, 2021
Joshua Whitehead's Indigiqueer novel 'Jonny Appleseed' optioned for the screen
VANCOUVER - Joshua Whitehead's celebrated debut novel "Jonny Appleseed" has been optioned for the screen. Stories First, an Indigenous-owned and -operated production company based in Vancouver, says i...
Jun 17, 2021
