Category Archives: British Columbia
Cougar euthanized in B.C. after severely mauling a man north of Vancouver
WHISTLER, B.C. - A cougar has attacked and severely mauled a man in British Columbia.A statement from the Environment Ministry, which oversees the Conservation Officer Service, says the 69-year-old vi...
Jan 26, 2021
Ex-lottery VP says Eby 'disinterested' in corporation's anti-money laundering efforts
VANCOUVER - A former top official at the British Columbia Lottery Corp. says Attorney General David Eby appeared "disinterested" in its efforts to monitor and report on money laundering at casinos sho...
Jan 25, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 update Monday: Dr. Henry urges residents to 'take a step back.'
British Columbia had an average of 448 new COVID-19 cases a day over the weekend for a total of 1,344. Interior Health (IH) had 234 new cases. There were 26 new deaths. Three of the deaths were in IH ...
Jan 25, 2021
First Nation calls for release of Site C report in open letter to premier
MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. - A First Nations leader is calling on the British Columbia government to release several reports on the Site C dam, claiming details of escalating costs and safety concerns have be...
Jan 25, 2021
Stakeholders, political opponents question delay in releasing B.C. care home report
VANCOUVER - British Columbia plans to release a report on COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes today, but stakeholders consulted and the Opposition Liberals are questioning why the document wasn...
Jan 25, 2021
B.C. now has three cases of South African COVID-19 variant, six of U.K. strain
VANCOUVER - Two more cases of the COVID-19 strain first identified in South Africa have been diagnosed in British Columbia, bringing the total to three. The latest situation report posted Friday by th...
Jan 25, 2021
Telus International prices public offering in bid to expand digital business
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. says it is planning a US$958.3 million public offering for its subsidiary Telus International, as it brings on outside investors to boost its digital and artificial intelligenc...
Jan 25, 2021
Most warnings lifted as heavy snow eludes much of B.C.'s south coast
VANCOUVER - A weekend of Environment Canada warnings about snow over the south coast of British Columbia produced very little of the white stuff and all warnings except the one covering Metro Vancouve...
Jan 25, 2021
Dentists, teachers disappointed they won't be prioritized for vaccine in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Dentists and teachers are among the groups that are disappointed they won't be given priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia. B.C. rolled out its vaccination plan on F...
Jan 24, 2021
Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in B.C. wins $4.2 million
A Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Aldergrove has won big, matching all six numbers from across Canada along with a ticket purchased in Quebec to split the $8 million jackpot (for $4.2 million each) in ...
Jan 24, 2021
