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British Columbia targets gun violence in new legislation

VICTORIA — British Columbia wants to try and reduce shootings connected to gangs and drugs with legislation introduced Wednesday that partly focuses on the transportation of illegal firearms.

Mar 3, 2021 4:43 PM Read more >

Hotel chain gives gift cards to BC Transit drivers to acknowledge them for their work during the pandemic

500 accent Inn employees spent the day thanking the essential drivers.

Mar 3, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

Suspect leaves wallet at the scene of the crime after dramatic chase

While being chased by the man he had just allegedly robbed, he pulled a gun and dropped his wallet

Mar 3, 2021 1:06 PM Read more >

B.C. conservation officer who refused to kill 2 bear cubs still fighting to return to work

'This is way beyond two bear cubs at this time.'

Mar 3, 2021 12:40 PM Read more >

Roman Catholic archdiocese seeks pandemic exemptions

Bar on more than 10 worshippers unconstitutional, court told

Mar 3, 2021 12:36 PM Read more >

Christmas decorating human rights complaint dismissed

Government employee didn’t want to be “coerced into . . . Christian festivals.”

Mar 3, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

WorkSafeBC claims related to COVID-19 in schools soar 250%: BCTF

Teachers ask for new safety measures in B.C. schools

Mar 3, 2021 11:39 AM Read more >

Woman killed, two hurt after vehicle crosses centre line in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A driver has been killed and her passenger was badly hurt in a head-on crash in North Vancouver. RCMP say the collision occurred late Tuesday night on Low Level Road.

Mar 3, 2021 10:09 AM Read more >

Feds extend wage, rent subsidy rates until June

Ottawa pegs cost of extending programs at $16b

Mar 3, 2021 9:43 AM Read more >

Vaccination acceleration glitches loom for B.C.

Special report: Supply, distribution efficiency key to hitting province's vaccination target

Mar 3, 2021 8:06 AM Read more >