Category Archives: British Columbia
British Columbians urged to prepare for extreme weather
Today is the first official day of winter, and with that the province is reminding residents to be prepared for winter weather over the holiday season.RELATED: Snow warning issuedA series of strong st...
Dec 21, 2021
Fast-moving Omicron variant prompts additional COVID-19 measures in B.C.: ministry
VICTORIA - More health measures could be coming in British Columbia one day after restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 took effect. Health Minister Adrian Dix, Public Safety Minister M...
Dec 21, 2021
Shooting in hotel parking lot injures two
Two men were shot outside a West Kelowna hotel in what police believe was a targeted attack. At around 5:30 p.m. today (Dec. 20), RCMP responded to 911 calls that shots were fired in the parking lot o...
Dec 20, 2021
Arctic outflow, snow and possible freezing rain forecast for parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER - Cold and winter storm warnings have been posted throughout many parts of B.C. Environment Canada says a cold air mass is expected to settle across much of the south coast on Tuesday, bring...
Dec 20, 2021
B.C. COVID cases on the rise, additional 'measures' to be announced
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in British Columbia.The province reported 2,550 new infections since Friday which is an average of 850 per day, up from the 789 cases last Friday.The total includes 911...
Dec 20, 2021
B.C. Mounties say they are monitoring protest against gas pipeline
HOUSTON, B.C. - The RCMP say they are investigating allegations that protesters threatened security officials, set off flares and damaged vehicles at a drill site for the Coastal GasLink pipeline in n...
Dec 20, 2021
Fortis power rates to rise in new year
Residents who get their electricity from FortisBC will be paying more early in the new year.The company has received approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) for its 2022 electricity rates, wh...
Dec 20, 2021
B.C. cap on restaurant food delivery fees to stay at 15% through next year
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it's extending the cap on fees charged by food delivery companies to help the restaurant industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. Ravi Kahlon, the minist...
Dec 20, 2021
Food delivery fee cap extended through 2022
In response to ongoing challenges restaurants and bars are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government is extending the food delivery cap.The cap limits the fees delivery companies can ch...
Dec 20, 2021
Emancipated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo
- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...
Dec 20, 2021
