Category Archives: British Columbia
2021 was the busiest year on record for B.C.'s ambulance paramedics
Last year was the busiest on record in terms of calls for ambulance service in B.C., according to the union that represents the province's paramedics.In a media release, President of the Ambulance Par...
Jan 18, 2022
UPDATE: Report says gyms and fitness centres will be able to reopen
UPDATE: 11:15 a.m. Reports suggests this afternoon's B.C. Covid-19 update will bring good news for some of the businesses impacted by the health restrictions. Global News says the health ministry is e...
Jan 18, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions on closures, gatherings to remain in place in B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor has extended a COVID-19 order that will keep gyms and fitness centres closed before providing more details tomorrow. That's when restrictions were set to expir...
Jan 17, 2022
B.C. premier 'feeling better every day' after treatment for throat cancer
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he is "less robust" but he's feeling better every day after completing 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer. Horgan posted the update on Twitter...
Jan 17, 2022
Scientists study trajectory of meteorite that landed in B.C. in October
VANCOUVER - Scientistsstudying a meteorite that landed next to a British Columbia woman's head last year say it was diverted to that path about 470 million years ago. The small meteorite broke through...
Jan 17, 2022
Federal decision on fish farms prompts closure of B.C. processing plant: company
SURREY, B.C. - One of the largest farmed salmon producers operating in B.C. says it's permanently closing its processing plant in Surrey, B.C., because of a federal government decision to phase out so...
Jan 17, 2022
Teck, Steelworkers at B.C.'s Highland Valley Copper mull mediator's contract proposal
VANCOUVER - Talks between Teck Resources Ltd. and the United Steelworkers union at a British Columbia copper mine have ended as the two sides consider a mediator's proposals to resolve a labour disput...
Jan 17, 2022
Truckers call on B.C. government to ensure dangerous highways cleaned
A group representing truck drivers is calling on the B.C. government to ensure highways are cleared of snow and dangerous potholes are fixed or goods will no longer be transported. Ajay Toor, who spea...
Jan 17, 2022
Passengers should check for ferry cancellations due to staffing issues: BC Ferries
VANCOUVER - A BC Ferries spokesman is encouraging passengers to check online for possible service disruptions before heading to a terminal. Dan McIntosh says several factors could lead to sailing canc...
Jan 16, 2022
Interior Health explains confusion around false positives and negatives in COVID-19 testing
Some COVID-19 PCR tests have been displaying false positives, while some Rapid tests are showing false negatives. It has residents feeling uneasy about results. CFJC News visited downtown Kamloops to ...
Jan 16, 2022
