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Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues

VANCOUVER — A popular backcountry item used to humanely deter bears has been banned from sale or use in Vancouver.

Jul 24, 2020 12:21 PM Read more >

B.C. restaurant industry says it is embracing rules to stop virus spreading

Jul 24, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

Sexualized violence most common injury among Metis females in care: B.C. report

VICTORIA — The findings of an investigation into critical injuries and deaths among Metis youth are troubling, British Columbia's children's advocate says.

Jul 23, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

'Opportunity' for election in fall, next spring or summer, premier says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan isn't ruling out a fall election despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 23, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

B.C. announces new funding for post-secondary health-care education, training

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has announced $4.4 million in new funding for post-secondary education and training related to health-care professions throughout the province.

Jul 23, 2020 3:41 PM Read more >

'You're better than that,' B.C. premier tells young people gathering amid COVID-19

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says young people are not immune to COVID-19 and he's appealing to their better judgment to help stop the rise in cases in the province.

Jul 23, 2020 2:06 PM Read more >

Parents should prep a plan B in case full-time school foiled: premier

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says parents should prepare for a full return to classrooms this fall but also have a backup plan in case the COVID-19 pandemic forces further closures.

Jul 23, 2020 1:52 PM Read more >

Prince Rupert port recognizes sustainable shipping

Jul 23, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Man not criminally responsible for fatal shooting, assault, in Salmon Arm, B.C.

SALMON ARM , B.C. — A man accused in a deadly shooting and aggravated assault last year in a church in British Columbia's southern Interior has been found not criminally responsible for the attacks. A judge-alone trial in B.C.

Jul 23, 2020 12:31 PM Read more >

Vancouver police say charge laid after attack on Asian senior with dementia

VANCOUVER — A charge has been laid in an alleged attack on a Vancouver senior with dementia after police said they were investigating a hate crime.

Jul 23, 2020 12:21 PM Read more >