Category Archives: British Columbia
Omicron prompts University of British Columbia courses to go temporarily online
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia is moving its classes temporarily online at both its Vancouver and Okanagan campuses in the new year because of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. In a sta...
Dec 22, 2021
Centennials fire Chyzowski, hire Toneff as new head coach
The Merritt Centennials are making some changes to their coaching staff after a disappointing first half of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) season.Head Coach and General Manager Dave Chyzows...
Dec 22, 2021
Snow, storm and bitter cold warnings posted for parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER - A weather system from the Pacific Ocean is forecast to bring heavy snow and the risk of freezing rain to several areas of southern and central British Columbia. Environment Canada has issu...
Dec 22, 2021
Murder charge laid after 19-year-old woman found dead near Williams Lake, B.C.
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A charge of second-degree murder has been laid after a young woman was found dead in a home in British Columbia's central Interior. A statement from North District RCMP says the ...
Dec 22, 2021
Live updates: British Columbia orders closures due to COVID
VICTORIA, British Columbia - The Canadian Pacific Coast province of British Columbia is closing bars, nightclubs and gyms because of the omicron coronavirus variant. Starting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesda...
Dec 21, 2021
B.C. government warns strong storms will clash with 'Arctic air' over the holidays
VANCOUVER - British Columbia residents are being urged to prepare for extremely cold temperatures, power outages and slick streets as a series of winter storm and freezing rain warnings covered most o...
Dec 21, 2021
New record for COVID-19 cases in B.C.
British Columbia reported a record of 1,308 new COVID-19 cases on the same day new health orders were announced to limit the spread of the Omicron variant The province's previous daily high was 1,283 ...
Dec 21, 2021
New COVID restrictions in B.C. to close bars, gyms, & 50 per cent capacity limits on all venues
NANAIMO - The B.C. Government has announced additional restrictions for this holiday season.The new restrictions are due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases and concerns about rapid community spread of t...
Dec 21, 2021
B.C.'s booster shot campaign ramped up
Getting booster shots in more British Columbians faster is another key element of the province's plan to deal with rising COVID-19 cases and the Omicron variant. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced t...
Dec 21, 2021
Province rolls out new COVID-19 restrictions, plans for enhanced testing
British Columbia has announced new COVID-19 restrictions leading into the holiday season. The new measures take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 22 and will be in effect until Jan. 18: No indoor organized...
Dec 21, 2021
