Category Archives: British Columbia
Full parole for man responsible for fatal boat crash on Shuswap Lake
KAMLOOPS - Full parole has been granted to Leon Reinbrecht, the man behind the wheel of a speeding boat that collided with a houseboat on Shuswap Lake in 2010, killing one person and injuring others. ...
Jan 01, 2021
Farnworth talking tough on bad driving behaviour
B.C.Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth is considering tough new measures on excessive speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving in the New Year, according an editor...
Jan 01, 2021
B.C.'s top doctor says 'start 2021 in the right space' by not gathering to celebrate
British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people to start 2021 by following COVID-19 precautions to prevent a surge in cases similar to those in other jurisdictions. Dr. Bonnie Henry says...
Dec 31, 2020
Industry, local mayors say they weren't consulted on B.C. fish farm phase out plan
VANCOUVER - Several Vancouver Island mayors and members of British Columbia's salmon farming industry say a federal decision to phase out fish farming has left them feeling "disposable and discarded."...
Dec 31, 2020
Restaurants disappointed in 'silly' alcohol ban
B.C.'s restaurant sector is not happy with the provincial health officer's order - announced just one day ahead of time - to ban alcohol sales from 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 9 a.m. the next day. "We...
Dec 31, 2020
Heavy rain and snow warnings start the New Year for parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER - Rain and snowfall warnings have been posted for several areas in B.C. heading into the New Year. Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, we...
Dec 31, 2020
Top baby names in British Columbia for 2020
The race for the top baby name in British Columbia in 2020 has come to a close, and Olivia once again has taken the lead for the most popular name for babies born this year.Olivia is followed by Liam,...
Dec 31, 2020
Liquor sales paused to deter New Year's Eve parties
B.C,'s provincial health officer issued new orders which will halt liquor sales for New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesdy concerns around New Year's Eve parties led to the d...
Dec 31, 2020
B.C. Tories call out Liberals on COVID-19 response
The Conservative Party of B.C. is accusing the province of dropping the ball on COVID-19, while patting itself on the back for a job well done.Premier John Horgan released a long list of COVID related...
Dec 31, 2020
Horgan says B.C. will focus on pandemic economic recovery, health reform in 2021
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says economic recovery and health-care changes are the British Columbia government's top priorities for 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic tested people individually and t...
Dec 31, 2020
