Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 141 in intensive care
VICTORIA - The percentage of B.C. residents 12 and over to reach triple vaccination status is now at 43 per cent. A statement from the Health Ministry also says 90 per cent of people 12 and older have...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022
RCMP station in Surrey, B.C., evacuated after grenade turned in
SURREY, B.C. - The Mounties called in explosive experts after a person walked into one of their offices in Surrey, B.C., with a grenade on Thursday. The RCMP say someone went to their Guildford office...
Jan 27, 2022
RCMP recover heavy equipment, prohibited weapons and vintage dirt bike
Police have recovered an estimated $300,000 worth of stolen equipment and firearms at properties in Lake Country and Penticton.The Kelowna RCMP Target Team, with assistance from local detachments, exe...
Jan 27, 2022
Engine fire on board B.C. school boat off Vancouver Island; students, crew safe
VICTORIA - Students and crew aboard a marine school bus have been safely rescued after an engine fire on the vessel used to ferry children to school in B.C.'s southern Gulf Islands. A spokesman with t...
Jan 27, 2022
Four deaths from same family in Richmond, B.C., was an isolated incident, police say
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police say two men and two women who were found dead at a home after a shooting in Richmond, B.C., were from the same family. Sgt. David Lee of the Integrated Homicide Investigation T...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. forest watchdog recommends improving forest management to protect water
VICTORIA - British Columbia's forest watchdog has identified four key areas where the management of forestry practices can negatively affect water and outlines potential opportunities for the province...
Jan 26, 2022
B.C. to send rapid tests for staff to government-funded child-care settings
VICTORIA - Staff in government-funded child-care centres are soon expected to have access to rapid antigen tests provided by the province. The Children's Ministry says up to 250,000 tests will be sent...
Jan 26, 2022
Hospitalizations down but new COVID cases rise
COVID-19-related hospitalizations and active cases were down for a second straight day in British Columbia.The province reported 2,086 new infections (up by 640 from Tuesday), with 30,058 active cases...
Jan 26, 2022
Rapid COVID-19 tests going to child care providers, information session goes Wednesday
Up to 250,000 rapid antigen tests will be distributed to government-funded child care providers throughout B.C.The tests will be reserved for child care professionals with COVID-19 symptoms in an effo...
Jan 26, 2022
