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Superintendent notes inequality as Surrey school district adds targeted measures

SURREY, B.C. — The superintendent of a school district in the centre of British Columbia's COVID-19 storm said it was "eye-opening" to learn that many students aren't showing up to take COVID-19 tests after school-based virus exposures come to light.

Mar 14, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. glass company, exposure at Yukon mine

LANGLEY, B.C. — A new COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a glass manufacturing company in Langley, B.C. Fraser Health says 44 employees of the facility have tested positive for the virus at Vitrum Glass.

Mar 13, 2021 12:33 PM Read more >

B.C. First Nations Health Authority hopes all Indigenous adults vaccinated in Phase 2

VANCOUVER — The top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says she is "hopeful" all Indigenous adults in the province, including those who don't live on reserves, will be offered the COVID-19 vaccine in the second phase of the i

Mar 13, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

Horgan supports vaccine passports for international travel but lukewarm for B.C.

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says he backs the concept of so-called COVID-19 passports for international travellers, but he's not sold on a similar system for British Columbia residents. The premier said Friday he's not convinced people in B.C.

Mar 12, 2021 5:28 PM Read more >

B.C. police watchdog investigates after man seriously injured during arrest

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man suffered serious injuries during his arrest linked to a report about a firearm that was found at a cemetery in Chilliwack.

Mar 12, 2021 5:13 PM Read more >

B.C. has no deaths in latest tally, but 648 new cases of COVID-19

VICTORIA — Health officials are calling on British Columbians to balance the easing of some outdoor restrictions by keeping up safety measures when indoors. Provincial health officer Dr.

Mar 12, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

B.C. Mounties call in reinforcements to investigate series of explosions

PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in Penticton, B.C., say they have called in reinforcements as they investigate a series of explosions across the city. Const.

Mar 12, 2021 3:19 PM Read more >

An anonymous donor just gifted 200 stuffed toys to Metro Vancouver animals in need

The stuffed animals were distributed alongside pet food donations as part of the BC SPCA's efforts to help pet owners continue caring for their furry loved ones through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 12, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

Two RCMP officers in Metro Vancouver face charges of assault

RICHMOND, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say the provincial prosecution service has approved charges of assault against two Metro Vancouver officers. The allegations stem from a stolen vehicle investigation in October 2019.

Mar 12, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

RCMP seek suspects after lug nuts loosed on two Nanaimo vehicles, one loses tire

NANAIMO, B.C. — RCMP are searching for suspects after someone loosened the lug nuts on wheels of two vehicles in a Nanaimo, B.C., parking lot, prompting a close call for one driver.

Mar 12, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >