Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. Covid update Friday: 722 new cases
B.C. is reporting 722 new cases of COVID-19 Friday (May 7), including 38 within Interior Health. That increases B.C.'s overall total to 134,341 cases since the pandemic began, distributed as follows: ...
May 07, 2021
B.C. doctors defend province's approach to releasing COVID-19 data
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top two doctors are defending the province's approach to releasing data on COVID-19 but say they'll provide more information that may be helpful for the public. Provincia...
May 07, 2021
New plea for information in the death of Okanagan man
RCMP and the family of Alex Hegedus are renewing their plea for information in his death.Over three years ago, Hegedus died under suspicious circumstances and his family is offering a reward, and appe...
May 07, 2021
Suspected overdose death of 12-year-old pushes government to 'do better': Minister
VICTORIA - British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions say a suspected overdose death of a 12-year-old girl from Vancouver Island is driving the government "to do more and do better." ...
May 07, 2021
No fines handed out at first B.C. COVID-19 roadblock as checks move across province
VICTORIA - The Mounties in British Columbia say no cars were forced to turn around at a roadblock in place to ensure residents abide by travel restrictions due to COVID-19 as enforcement spreads over ...
May 07, 2021
RCMP officer, fire chief use climbing gear to rescue dog stuck on ledge in B.C.
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A large dog has many more walks ahead thanks to the actions of an RCMP officer and a volunteer fire chief in British Columbia's southern Interior. Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey says Chevy, ...
May 07, 2021
RCMP, fire chief team up to rescue stranded dog
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A Logan Lake RCMP member partnered with the community's volunteer fire chief for a risky rescue mission last week.The call came in to Logan Lake RCMP at about 11:10 a.m. last Wednes...
May 07, 2021
BC Hydro report raises safety concerns as pandemic prompts jump in yard work
VANCOUVER - A new report from BC Hydro says a concerning trend is emerging as British Columbians seek relief from COVID-19 restrictions by sprucing up the yards around their homes.The Crown utility sa...
May 07, 2021
Telus reports Q1 profit down from year ago, raises quarterly dividend
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue climbed nearly nine per cent.The company also raised its quarterly dividend half a penny to 31.62...
May 07, 2021
2020 B.C. wine vintage small but 'delicious'
Wine Growers British Columbia has released its annual Vintage Report which reveals slightly lower yields but exceptional fruit quality for the 2020 vintage. The association says the Okanagan had ideal...
May 06, 2021
