Category Archives: British Columbia
Avalanche warning for backcountry users in North and South Rockies
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - Avalanche Canada has issued a warning for recreational backcountry users in British Columbia and Alberta, covering the North and South Rockies, the Lizard Range, Flathead and Watert...
Feb 25, 2021
Concern for rapid COVID-19 spread prevents B.C. from lifting restrictions: Dr. Henry
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says the province isn't at a point where restrictions can be lifted due to concerns about the potential for rapid spread of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie...
Feb 25, 2021
'We're not quite there yet:' Dr. Henry says too soon to ease Covid restrictions
B.C.'s top doctor says the province is not ready to relax the current public health restrictions, but some changes will be considered next month. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, told a Co...
Feb 25, 2021
Reasons given for allowing men guilty in Surrey Six case an abuse-of-process hearing
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has revealed its reasons for allowing two men found guilty of the first-degree murders of six people in an apartment building in Surrey, B.C., a new he...
Feb 25, 2021
B.C. pandemic recovery forecast shows steady economic growth to 2023: Central 1
VANCOUVER - Healthy growth is forecast for British Columbia through 2023 by Central 1, the financial services partner for 250 credit unions across Canada. The Vancouver-based firm predicts growth of 4...
Feb 25, 2021
Winter storm warning issued
Despite warmer weather of late, winter is not over, and an approaching new storm will serve as a reminder of that.Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway from H...
Feb 24, 2021
B.C. Covid update Wednesday: 456 new cases, 30 in Interior Health
The province is reporting 456 new Covid-19 cases in British Columbia. It raises the number of active cases to 4,668, with 237 of those in hospital, 64 in critical or intensive care. New case counts by...
Feb 24, 2021
Vaccinating essential workers before seniors in B.C. could save lives: experts
VANCOUVER - New research from experts at Simon Fraser University suggests British Columbia should change its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans to prioritize essential workers who can't avoid contact with...
Feb 24, 2021
Camping reservations feature B.C. first policy
B.C. residents will get the first crack at booking campsites in provincial parks starting March 8.Campsites can only be booked for dates up to 60 days in advance. Due to a desire to keep residents clo...
Feb 24, 2021
Online reservations for thousands of B.C. campsites set to open on March 8
VICTORIA - Camping enthusiasts in British Columbia will be able to book summer campsites in parks across the province starting March 8. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy says in ...
Feb 24, 2021
