Category Archives: British Columbia
Dr. Bonnie Henry says the seven-day average of cases in B.C. is creeping up
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer is warning that COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates are ticking up in some jurisdictions due to increased interactions. Dr. Bonnie Henry sa...
Feb 16, 2021
1,533 new cases of COVID-19 & 26 deaths over long weekend
British Columbia did not see a spike in new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend, and in fact, the numbers continued to decline. The province reported 1,533 cases over the four days, for a daily avera...
Feb 16, 2021
Simon Fraser University reports cyberattack, some personal information exposed
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University says a cyberattack on a school server has exposed personal information. The British Columbia university says in a statement that spreadsheet data on the breache...
Feb 16, 2021
Delivering COVID-19 vaccine to B.C. First Nations by goal still possible: officials
VANCOUVER - The top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says active cases of COVID-19 are down after a "significant spike" in early January, and delivering the vaccine to all I...
Feb 16, 2021
Vancouver mayor will ask for handgun ban 'at earliest opportunity'
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he will ask council to implement a handgun ban in the city using powers proposed under newly tabled federal legislation. The proposed legislation would allow munic...
Feb 16, 2021
Improved training supports local meat supply in rural communities
The B.C. government says an updated, mandatory training program for rural abattoir operators will help more British Columbians enjoy safe, locally raised beef, pork and poultry, as well as contribute ...
Feb 16, 2021
B.C. Mountie sustained serious injuries after vehicle hit ice en route to call: RCMP
NANAIMO, B.C. - The RCMP says an officer was taken to hospital with serious injuries after his vehicle hit a patch of ice and rolled over in Nanaimo, B.C. Police say in a news release that the Mountie...
Feb 15, 2021
Whistler-area avalanche conditions 'tricky,' says expert after two recent deaths
VICTORIA - An Avalanche Canada expert says a recent cold snap followed by snowfall in British Columbia's south coastal region has resulted in unusual and tricky conditions in mountain areas frequented...
Feb 15, 2021
B.C. police watchdog investigating after man found to have injuries following arrest
VANDERHOOF, B.C. - The RCMP say a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being arrested in Vanderhoof, B.C. The Mounties say in a news release the incident occurred after officers were ...
Feb 15, 2021
Police say burned vehicle found after shots fired in Delta, B.C.
DELTA, B.C. - Police believe a targeted shooting in Delta, B.C., is linked to a vehicle fire more than 30 kilometres away in Langley. Police say the shooting happened Sunday as the occupants of two ve...
Feb 15, 2021
