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Surrey assailant feared COVID-19 is a ‘biological weapon,’ court hears

Assault of Chinese Communist Party critic highlights back-and-forth allegations of foreign spying and deception.

Oct 22, 2021 2:40 PM Read more >

B.C. woman loses appeal of murder conviction for suffocating eight-year-old daughter

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed the case of a mother found guilty of suffocating her eight-year-old daughter. Surrey, B.C.

Oct 22, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

Surrey mom’s child-killing conviction upheld

Accused admitted smothering eight-year-old in living room ‘campout.'

Oct 22, 2021 11:48 AM Read more >

'Deeply disappointed': B.C. journalism educators, including BCIT, ask province not to adopt $25 FOI fee

BC NDP, John Horgan have faced intense scrutiny over new possible Freedom of Information request procedures

Oct 22, 2021 11:24 AM Read more >

Freedom of Information and Privacy Association demands BC NDP withdraw legislation

Opposition mounting against provincial government’s information act changes, proposed fees.

Oct 22, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council seeks safety upgrade for B.C. harbour after crashes

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — The council that advocates for 14 First Nations on Vancouver Island is demanding Transport Canada review the laws, regulations and policies governing harbour activity in Tofino, B.C.

Oct 22, 2021 8:16 AM Read more >

B.C. residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need to carry two proof of COVID-19 vaccination cards, one to attend non-essential activities and another for travel within Canada and internationally. Premier John Horgan said Thursday the current B.C.

Oct 21, 2021 5:29 PM Read more >

B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

VANCOUVER — The chair of British Columbia's forest watchdog says he was pleased to see a bill introduced with proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act that could "reassert the public interest" in forestry decisions.

Oct 21, 2021 4:02 PM Read more >

B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier is defending a proposed $25 fee for non-personal freedom-of-information requests despite pushback from groups including one trying to access data on COVID-19 exposures at schools.

Oct 21, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

UBC team spearheads Alberta hydrogen energy project

Pilot project aims to generate clean energy while cutting emissions

Oct 21, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >