Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. south coast still under snowfall warnings despite many waking up to rain
VANCOUVER - Many residents of British Columbia's south coast woke up to rain on Sunday after expecting an overnight snow dump, but Environment Canada warns snow is still in the forecast. The federal w...
Jan 24, 2021
Taxi companies lose court bid to quash Uber, Lyft licences in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Several taxi companies have lost a court bid to run Uber and Lyft off the road in British Columbia.Nine Metro Vancouver cab companies filed a petition asking the B.C. Supreme Court to quas...
Jan 23, 2021
No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A burned body, believed to be of a homeless person, has been found in a forested area of North Vancouver, B.C. RCMP Sgt. Peter DeVries says no foul play is suspected at this time and inste...
Jan 23, 2021
Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER - Residents of British Columbia's south coast are being urged to prepare for a blast of wintry weather this weekend. Environment Canada warns that snow is in the forecast for parts of Metro ...
Jan 23, 2021
COVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates
VANCOUVER - The devastating toll of COVID-19 on long-term care residents in Canada has underscored the need for increased public funding for home care, advocates say. Most seniors want to stay at home...
Jan 23, 2021
Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing 'breach' of policies, procedures
VANCOUVER - The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to suspended its elected president, alleging there has been a breach of its policies and procedures. Its board of directors s...
Jan 22, 2021
B.C. COVID update Friday: 508 new cases, 79 in Interior
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. are remaining relatively steady.The province reported 508 new cases today, after 564 on Thursday, 500 on Wednesday and 465 on Tuesday.Interior Health had 79 of the new cases...
Jan 22, 2021
B.C. government to release report on its response to pandemic at care homes
VICTORIA - British Columbia's health minister says the province will release a report assessing its COVID-19 response in the province's long-term care homes. Adrian Dix says the Health Ministry commis...
Jan 22, 2021
Joly touts need for new B.C. economic development agency
VICTORIA - The federal economic development minister says businesses in B.C. want to work with a new development agency that Ottawa is working to create in the province. Melanie Joly says she's heard ...
Jan 22, 2021
Search in Richmond B.C., as man deemed a public risk removes monitoring bracelet
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police say a search is underway for a man who is believed to be a risk to the public and allegedly cut off his ankle monitoring bracelet while in Richmond, B.C. A statement from Richm...
Jan 22, 2021
