Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. RCMP crack down on cryptocurrency scammers
The B.C. RCMP has shut down a number of online cryptocurrency scam operations. The RCMP's Federal Policing Cybercrime Operations Group was tipped off to a number of investment platforms that were defr...
Mar 08, 2022
Group hopes to make fourth attempt to have Russian pianist perform in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The decision to cancel a Russian pianist's concert in Vancouver over concerns of protests has left Leila Getz conflicted as she ponders whether a rising young superstar she has repeatedly ...
Mar 08, 2022
B.C. order for health workers' COVID-19 vax status lifts mention of vaccine deadlines
British Columbia has removed any mention of COVID-19 vaccination deadlines from its order requiring health-care professionals to report their vaccination status. A statement issued late Monday by the ...
Mar 08, 2022
B.C. adds conditions for Trans Mountain expansion, ministers say concerns remain
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has amended the conditions of its environmental assessment certificate for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansionand told the federal government it still has concerns about...
Mar 08, 2022
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 see slight drop in B.C.; 11 more deaths recorded
VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded 11 new deaths related to COVID-19 over a three-day period for a total of 2,914 fatalities since the pandemic began. The Health Ministry says in a news release ...
Mar 07, 2022
Lytton fire recovery work gets $18.4 million from province; debris removal starts
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it will fund major recovery operations in the fire-ravaged village of Lytton, including long-awaited debris removal work now set to start Tuesday. Publi...
Mar 07, 2022
Province dedicates more funds to rebuild Lytton
The Village of Lytton that was razed during the 2021 wildfire season is getting some financial support from the province.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the B.C. government will provide $18...
Mar 07, 2022
'No simple solution' to gas prices; B.C. has no tax reduction plans: Farnworth
VICTORIA - British Columbia's minister of public safety says the province has no plans to follow Alberta's lead to reduce its tax on gasoline to ease rising prices at the pumps. Mike Farnworth told a ...
Mar 07, 2022
Province commits funds to support survivors of sexual assault
The B.C. Government is providing $22 million over the next three years to support survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence."We're investing in services people needs by providing stable, a...
Mar 07, 2022
Skier dies after hitting tree
The president of Cypress Mountain Resort in West Vancouver has issued a statement expressing condolences to the family of a man who died there while skiing. Russell Chamberlain also thanked paramedics...
Mar 07, 2022
