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Cute overload in B.C. student's award-winning holiday card design

A whimsical sledding bears drawing done by a North Vancouver Grade 10 student will be sliding into mail boxes this December as the winning design for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s Christmas card competition.

Nov 25, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Vacancy taxes put more rental condos in Metro Vancouver market: CMHC study

VANCOUVER — The Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. says more than 11,000 condos were added to rental market in Metro Vancouver last year, spurred in part by taxes on empty homes.

Nov 25, 2020 4:22 PM Read more >

Woman suffers heart attack after being spit upon by man refusing to wear mask

NELSON, B.C. — A hotel worker in Nelson, B.C., suffered a heart attack shortly after a confrontation with a patron who refused to wear a mask and wouldn't leave the hotel's coffee shop.

Nov 25, 2020 12:33 PM Read more >

B.C. sees spike in COVID-19 cases as officials call on public to follow health orders

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, while they order a pause indoor physical activities. B.C. recorded 941 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and 10 deaths.

Nov 24, 2020 5:59 PM Read more >

Two cats suffer 'attempted home neutering' in Vancouver, one dies

“This is the third home neuter that we have seen in two weeks."

Nov 24, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Vancouver proposes tax hike as COVID-19 digs a $100-million revenue hole

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a "significant impact" on its finances, including a projected $85-million drop in revenue and $13 million in additional costs.

Nov 24, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

B.C. health officials try to clear up confusion over COVID-19 restrictions

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are working to clear up confusion surrounding COVID-19 restriction guidelines announced last week. Provincial health officer Dr.

Nov 23, 2020 5:35 PM Read more >

B.C. Liberals name legislator Shirley Bond as interim party leader

VICTORIA — Longtime legislature member Shirley Bond will serve as the B.C. Liberal party's interim leader after Andrew Wilkinson's resignation on Saturday.

Nov 23, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >

Andrew Wilkinson steps down as B.C. Liberal leader before successor chosen

VANCOUVER — The leader of British Columbia's Liberal party is stepping down before his successor is chosen, following last month's election that saw Premier John Horgan's NDP win a decisive majority government.

Nov 21, 2020 2:01 PM Read more >

B.C. records 516 new COVID cases, 10 deaths as officials call for adherence to rules

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are urging residents to follow their latest orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 and relieve the pressure on the health-care system.

Nov 20, 2020 5:14 PM Read more >