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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Two RCMP officers in Metro Vancouver face charges of assault

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

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.
Alcohol delivery from B.C. bars and restaurants here to stay

Alcohol delivery from B.C. bars and restaurants here to stay

This is the second temporary authorization government has made permanent.
Cougar attacks, drags away puppy tapped for Coquitlam Search and Rescue role

Cougar attacks, drags away puppy tapped for Coquitlam Search and Rescue role

In a little over a month, there have been five cougar attacks on dogs across Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore, leaving three dead or missing