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Public concerns about COVID-19 services, policies highlight B.C. ombudsperson report

VICTORIA — Public concerns about government policies and services on COVID-19 are highlighted in the annual report released Friday by the office of British Columbia's ombudsperson.

Jun 25, 2021 5:46 PM Read more >

B.C. reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, as pop-up clinics move indoors due to heat

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are urging residents to prepare for high temperatures if they attend vaccination clinics this weekend. Provincial health officer Dr.

Jun 25, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

B.C. tenant says cockroach crawled into her ear and she required medical attention

Here is a roundup of some wild cockroach tenancy disputes in B.C.

Jun 25, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >

B.C. strikes independent panel on old growth

Independent panel to provide guidance on managing old growth forests

Jun 25, 2021 10:03 AM Read more >

Wi-Fi coming to more BC Ferries terminals

The Wi-Fi expansion is being covered by a $1.5-million investment from the province's Connecting British Columbia program.

Jun 25, 2021 9:37 AM Read more >

Mounties arrest 10 more people at old growth logging blockade

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties arrested 10 more protesters Thursday as they continued to enforce an injunction against blockades near old-growth forest logging areas west of Victoria.

Jun 25, 2021 2:13 AM Read more >

B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots

VICTORIA — The number of people in British Columbia receiving COVID-19 immunizations continues to increase, with more than 4.6 million doses of vaccines being distributed. Provincial health officer Dr.

Jun 24, 2021 5:24 PM Read more >

Here's how con artists are scamming B.C. residents on 'cheap flight deals'

"This company just charged my card."

Jun 24, 2021 4:19 PM Read more >

Man wanted for 'disgusting act' towards senior on a Burnaby street

Woman approached by stranger who made lewd comment, exposed himself and masturbated, according to police

Jun 24, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

Rise in B.C. government K-12 spending 'astounding,' says UBC researcher

A recent study says K-12 funding was 250% higher in 2020 than it was in 1970, but the president of the teachers' union says 'the idea that schools are running at anything less than a shoestring is inaccurate.'

Jun 24, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >