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B.C. reports 17 deaths and nearly 2,500 new cases of COVID-19 over three days

B.C. reports 17 deaths and nearly 2,500 new cases of COVID-19 over three days

VICTORIA — British Columbia has confirmed that COVID-19 was a factor in the death of an infant from the Interior Health region, the province's top doctor says.
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B.C. attorney general tells inquiry about money laundering gaps between B.C. groups

B.C. attorney general tells inquiry about money laundering gaps between B.C. groups

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's attorney general says he left high-level meetings about money laundering confused about the extent of the problem at provincial casinos, but convinced something needed to be done.
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B.C. business relief grant boosted to $125 million, extended to hotels, motels

B.C. business relief grant boosted to $125 million, extended to hotels, motels

In total, almost 20,000 businesses can apply for relief through the grant.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update: B.C. considers J&J vaccine for hard-to-track population

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: B.C. considers J&J vaccine for hard-to-track population

First Johnson & Johnson doses set to arrive in B.C. next week
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B.C. expands child and youth mental health teams for early support

B.C. expands child and youth mental health teams for early support

VICTORIA — British Columbia's mental health and addictions minister says the province will expand services for young children, school-aged youth and their families.
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Boy, 15, dead, 14 year-old charged, after two groups fight in Vancouver

Boy, 15, dead, 14 year-old charged, after two groups fight in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A 14-year-old was in custody and awaiting a bail hearing Monday after a weekend fight in a park on Vancouver's west side led to the death of a 15-year-old, police said. Sgt.
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Opinion: Will new travel restrictions actually make a difference?

Opinion: Will new travel restrictions actually make a difference?

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Passengers line up for ferries aware of new B.C. travel rules

Passengers line up for ferries aware of new B.C. travel rules

Until May 25, only essential travel is sanctioned between the province's health regions.
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Teen badly hurt in crash after ignoring order to stop, say Abbotsford, B.C., police

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — An 18-year-old woman has been critically hurt after police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a car crashed seconds after ignoring an order to pull over.
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B.C. woman receives hand-written apology after her garden was raided

B.C. woman receives hand-written apology after her garden was raided

If April showers beget May flowers, what kind of weather do you have to get for apologetic letters?
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