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Traffic moving again on Highway 5 east of Vancouver after fatal multi-vehicle crash

HOPE, B.C. — A highway east of Vancouver has reopened following a deadly crash that killed one person, seriously hurt five others and left 34 more with non-life-threatening injuries.

Feb 11, 2021 5:59 AM Read more >

Horgan says cross-border tent gatherings at Peace Arch Park a federal issue

VICTORIA — The concerns of Surrey-area residents about the potential spread of COVID-19 as people from British Columbia and the United States meet at a cross-border park should be directed to the federal government, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday

Feb 10, 2021 5:44 PM Read more >

B.C. premier 'alarmed' by systemic racism allegations, promises anti-racism law

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier says the government is working on anti-racism legislation that may be introduced this year. John Horgan also said Wednesday he was "alarmed" to hear allegations of racism at the Royal B.C.

Feb 10, 2021 5:31 PM Read more >

Here are all the prohibited weapons people tried to sneak into B.C. last year

The Canada Border Services Agency seized 31,276 prohibited weapons in B.C. last year

Feb 5, 2021 1:08 PM Read more >

Indigenous Tourism BC crafts new plan to help businesses survive the pandemic

Indigenous Tourism BC has announced a three-year strategy to help hundreds of businesses get through the pandemic.

Feb 3, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

B.C. Premier, health officials to discuss next steps in COVID immunization plan

VICTORIA — Health officials have called off the regular COVID-19 briefing in British Columbia as they prepare to update the province's strategy for immunization against the virus.

Jan 21, 2021 7:29 AM Read more >

Residents of Old Fort, B.C., suing province, others over slow-moving slide

VANCOUVER — Residents of a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia are suing the local and provincial governments over two slow-moving landslides they claim caused their property values to plummet. In a notice of civil claim filed in B.C.

Jan 20, 2021 5:35 PM Read more >

B.C.'s COVID-19 cases trending in right direction, provincial health officer says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer and health minister say the province's COVID-19 case count is "trending in the right direction." Dr.

Jan 20, 2021 5:26 PM Read more >

B.C. man wanted in connection to Manitoba murder arrested after months on the run

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say a man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in Winnipeg and a kidnapping and assault probe in Surrey, B.C., has been arrested after months on the run.

Jan 20, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

Illicit drug combo found in B.C.'s north, officials say it could impede naloxone

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Illicit drug overdoses are rising in northern British Columbia and health officials warn a new mix of street drugs can make a key life-saving medication less effective.

Jan 20, 2021 7:52 AM Read more >