Category Archives: British Columbia
Crews make progress on uncontrolled wildfire north of Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service says crews are making good progress on a ground fire that's so far charred one square kilometre of bush and trees in the Upper Squamish Valley. Marg Drysdale, ...
Apr 16, 2020
Lululemon's chief financial officer to depart next month for new role
VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its chief financial officer will leave the company next month for a position in a different industry. The Vancouver-based company says in a statement that Pat...
Apr 16, 2020
WFN takes steps to assist residents during COVID pandemic
Westbank First Nation (WFN) has taken action to support residents of Westbank Land by minimizing the impact of rent increases or evictions that might occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. WFN hopes resi...
Corey Fischer Apr 16, 2020
Federal inmate dies from COVID-19 complications at prison in Mission, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - An inmate has died from an apparent complication related to COVID-19 at a prison in B.C. Correctional Services of Canada says it is the first death from the novel coronavi...
Apr 16, 2020
$16 million lotto ticket sold in B.C.
Someone who purchased a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Surrey, B.C. is $16-million richer, after matching all six numbers to win last night's jackpot.The single winning Lotto 6/49 ticket was the only winner fro...
Apr 16, 2020
Vancouver Aquarium's closure due to COVID-19 could force permanent shut down
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium says it is facing bankruptcy and could be forced to close permanently if it can't arrange emergency funding. A statement from the facility says animal care and habit...
Apr 16, 2020
Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C. provincial health officer
VANCOUVER - B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials - shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is planning to release a limited edition "The Dr. He...
Apr 16, 2020
B.C. premier hosts free virtual concert to bring people together amid COVID-19
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan is hosting a free livestream concert Thursday that features four British Columbia musicians, including Juno and Grammy award winners. The line-up includes jazz-pop-soul ...
Apr 16, 2020
Uncontrolled slash fire burning fast, prompting evacuations near Squamish: RCMP
SQUAMISH, B.C. - RCMP say a slash fire is burning out of control north of Squamish, British Columbia, prompting local evacuations. Mounties say the fire has started moving up the Squamish Va...
Apr 15, 2020
Horgan says B.C. data will show success in flattening the COVID-19 curve
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says people in British Columbia should congratulate themselves for their efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve, but it's still too early to loosen restrictions.&nbs...
Apr 15, 2020

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