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Family of woman alleging racism at B.C. hospital say review won't be released

TERRACE, B.C. — The family of a pregnant Indigenous woman who alleges she was turned away from a northern British Columbia hospital and later gave birth to a stillborn baby says a review of the incident must be made public.
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Major projects salvaged B.C. construction in 2020

Major projects salvaged B.C. construction in 2020

While residential and commercial construction declined sharply in 2020, major projects increased to nearly $370 billion
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Two-vehicle collision east of Fraser Lake, B.C., kills one man, injures another

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The RCMP say a crash on Highway 16 west of Prince George has killed a Metro Vancouver man and injured a 20-year-old Alberta resident.
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You can buy this 30-foot falcon sculpture for a cool $250,000

You can buy this 30-foot falcon sculpture for a cool $250,000

It's similar to one on display in Dollywood right now
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COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Vancouver hospital, affecting 16 patients, 13 staff

COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Vancouver hospital, affecting 16 patients, 13 staff

VANCOUVER — Two more units have been added to a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Vancouver General Hospital.
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Former teacher charged with sex offences found dead on Quadra Island

Former teacher charged with sex offences found dead on Quadra Island

Michael Andreassen Gregory, 57, of De Winton, Alta., was charged with six counts of sexual assault and 11 counts of sexual exploitation last week.
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B.C. seniors over age 80 to get info next week on when they'll get vaccinated

B.C. seniors over age 80 to get info next week on when they'll get vaccinated

VICTORIA — British Columbia is expected to start informing people over age 80 about their vaccinations for COVID-19 starting next week as the province prepares to open mass clinics while doing more in-depth testing for variants.
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Teachers at school in Surrey, B.C., ask for more COVID-19 safety measures

Teachers at school in Surrey, B.C., ask for more COVID-19 safety measures

SURREY, B.C. — Teachers marched outside an elementary school Tuesday in Surrey, B.C., where a confirmed case of a COVID-19 variant has been reported to demand more safety measures.
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Policy to allow B.C. restaurants to buy alcohol at wholesale prices made permanent

Policy to allow B.C. restaurants to buy alcohol at wholesale prices made permanent

Restaurant industry continues to lobby to be able to deliver packaged alcohol with meals on a permanent basis
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Salmon farmers ask Ottawa for more time before closing B.C. fish farms

Salmon farmers ask Ottawa for more time before closing B.C. fish farms

VANCOUVER — A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says millions of juvenile salmon and eggs will be destroyed because of a federal decision to phase out fish farms in British Columbia's Discovery Islands.
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