Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. reports one death, 698 new cases of COVID-19 with 139 in hospital
VICTORIA - British Columbia is reporting 698 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death on the first day of the order to return to wearing masks in public places. There are 5,356 active infections, of w...
Aug 25, 2021
City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block
NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...
Aug 25, 2021
One presumed dead, one injured in collapse at B.C. construction site: RCMP
VANCOUVER - The RCMP say one person is believed to be dead and another is in hospital after part of a building collapsed in North Vancouver on Wednesday. Sgt. Peter DeVries says fire and rescue person...
Aug 25, 2021
West Kelowna gets grants for housing needs report and peer program
The City of West Kelowna has secured two grants from the B.C. government totalling $190,000.The first grant of $30,000 through the Housing Needs Report Program fund, will aid in the development of a h...
Aug 25, 2021
Additional financial support available for wildfire evacuees
The Canadian Red Cross, in partnership with the B.C. government, is providing financial support for British Columbians who were forced from their homes due to wildfires.The Red Cross will provide fina...
Aug 25, 2021
Police stop speeding, impaired & uninsured driver without working brakes in Nanoose
PARKSVILLE - A woman is facing several driving infractions, but she could be in a much worse position if not for a fast-thinking traffic patrol officer.Cpl. Mike Halskov of BC Highway Patrol said thei...
Aug 25, 2021
Evacuation orders and alerts drop in B.C. as number of wildfires holds steady
VANCOUVER - Emergency Management BC says about 3,700 properties are on evacuation order, down from nearly 8,200 a week ago. A news release says nearly 11,300 properties are on evacuation alert - which...
Aug 25, 2021
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations 'off the table' for school district 68 employees
NANAIMO - Union leaders representing teachers and support staff in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools say they won't initiate the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their members.Jeremy Inscho,...
Aug 25, 2021
Trudeau in British Columbia while Conservative and NDP leaders campaign in Ontario
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will be campaigning in British Columbia today while the heads of the New Democrats and Conservative will be in Ontario. Trudeau is expected to make an announcement in Sur...
Aug 25, 2021
'It's very disturbing': Expert says sea stars melting away because of wasting disease
VANCOUVER - Sea stars in the waters off British Columbia that died off in the billions about a decade ago are not recovering as expected, an expert says. A new study published by the Royal Society sai...
Aug 25, 2021
