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B.C. loses 6,600 businesses amid pandemic

B.C. loses 6,600 businesses amid pandemic

Latest data shows province making up losses since height of pandemic restrictions
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VIDEO: Blue fireball seen across western Canada

VIDEO: Blue fireball seen across western Canada

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Probe points to discarded smoking materials as likely cause of Abbotsford B.C., fire

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Improperly discarded smoking materials likely played a part in a recent fire in an Abbotsford, B.C., apartment building that left more than 100 people homeless.
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North Vancouver hobby photographer shares hilarious eagle images (PHOTOS)

North Vancouver hobby photographer shares hilarious eagle images (PHOTOS)

The expressions on the eagles’ faces make these photos particularly meme-worthy, especially the last photo. 🦅
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Search ends tragically for missing ATV rider in B.C.'s Fraser Valley

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, B.C. — A man has died while riding his all-terrain vehicle in British Columbia's Fraser Valley.
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COVID-19 outbreak closes one unit of Vancouver General Hospital to admissions, visits

COVID-19 outbreak closes one unit of Vancouver General Hospital to admissions, visits

VANCOUVER — Five patients and two staff members in one unit at Vancouver General Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting health officials to declare an outbreak in that section of the hospital.
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Canada's 'long-haulers' without family doctor need primary care: medical association

Canada's 'long-haulers' without family doctor need primary care: medical association

VANCOUVER — The head of the Canadian Medical Association is urging the federal government to boost access to family doctors for COVID-19 'long-haulers' enduring ongoing illness and requiring referrals to multiple specialists. Dr.
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Further testing finds variant from the United Kingdom in five B.C. schools

Further testing finds variant from the United Kingdom in five B.C. schools

SURREY, B.C. — Students or staff at five public schools in British Columbia have tested positive for the faster-spreading COVID-19 variant first discovered in the United Kingdom, health officials said Sunday.
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Pacific system to roll over parts of B.C., bringing wind, heavy rain or snow

Pacific system to roll over parts of B.C., bringing wind, heavy rain or snow

VANCOUVER — Nasty weather is predicted for British Columbia, with warnings about wind, rain and snowfall, along with winter storm watches in several areas of the province.
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Isolation and sanitation during COVID-19 may affect human microbiome, scientists say

Isolation and sanitation during COVID-19 may affect human microbiome, scientists say

VANCOUVER — As people around the world remain isolated in their homes, avoiding close contact with others and meticulously sanitizing their hands and surfaces, scientists warn there may be unintended consequences of these necessary pandemic protocols
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