Category Archives: British Columbia
Indigenous leaders, protesters gather in Vancouver to oppose Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER - Protesters against the federally-owned Trans Mountain pipeline gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday to show the government and investors that opposition to the project is...
Apr 09, 2022
Talks break down with large B.C. union
Talks between unionized members of B.C.'s public service and their employer have hit an impasse after weeks of negotiations leading up to the expiry of their contract on March 31. The B.C. General Emp...
Apr 09, 2022
Chamber makes case for fourth Kelowna riding
A Kelowna business group is joining the three Liberal MLAs in the area to call for a new provincial riding in the Central Okanagan.The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce made its case to the Electoral Bounda...
Apr 08, 2022
Avalanche within boundaries of B.C.'s Whistler Blackcomb resort kills one skier: RCMP
WHISTLER, B.C. - RCMP and Whistler Blackcomb confirm a man died earlier this week when he was caught in an avalanche inside the boundaries of the ski resort about 120 kilometres north of Vancouver. Wh...
Apr 08, 2022
End of vaccine card in B.C. too soon as BA.2 variant spreads: doctor
VANCOUVER - It's too early to drop all COVID-19 restrictions, including proof of vaccination at indoor venues, as infections rise in British Columbia due to a "let it rip" approach for managing the vi...
Apr 08, 2022
Deadline extended for patios, temporary service areas
Restaurants, bars and liquor manufacturers that have added patios during the pandemic now have more time to apply to make those temporary service areas permanent.The province is extending temporary ex...
Apr 07, 2022
Local MLA pays tribute to Green Shirt Day inspiration
Today is Green Shirt Day -- a day to highlight organ donor awareness and the need for registered organ and tissue donors.Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo recognized the event in the B.C. Legislature today and p...
Apr 07, 2022
B.C. moves to weekly COVID-19 reporting, changes how deaths are counted
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has made the switch to providing COVID-19 updates on a weekly rather than daily basis, saying the change aligns with a shift away from a case-management mode...
Apr 07, 2022
$1.2M in funding announced for University of Victoria housing and dining project
VICTORIA - British Columbia is helping build four housing and infrastructure projects using mass timber, including a new building at the University of Victoria. Ravi Kahlon, minister of jobs, economic...
Apr 07, 2022
B.C. moves from daily to weekly COVID-19 updates
British Columbia is transitioning from daily to weekly COVID-19 reporting.The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) will start releasing weekly updates on Thursday, April 7. The first report will in...
Apr 07, 2022
