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Northern Health responds to lawsuit that alleges racism played a part in baby's death

TERRACE, B.C. — Health officials in northern British Columbia deny allegations they mismanaged the treatment of a pregnant Indigenous woman or used racial stereotypes that affected her care and led to the stillbirth of her daughter.
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park

Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park

VANCOUVER — A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver's Stanley Park, replacing one lane of traffic on the road ringing the iconic green space.
Gruesome sight at City of Delta's Boundary Bay beach

Gruesome sight at City of Delta's Boundary Bay beach

Dead sea lion washed up on beach at Boundary Bay not far from the Beach Grove dike access
B.C. says it can speed up COVID-19 vaccine roll out for elderly after slow start

B.C. says it can speed up COVID-19 vaccine roll out for elderly after slow start

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will speed up its COVID-19 vaccine roll out after a slow start this week.
Area Indigenous leaders featured on video to dispel COVID-19 vaccine myths

Area Indigenous leaders featured on video to dispel COVID-19 vaccine myths

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across British Columbia, the BC Assembly of First Nations has launched a new campaign to “help dispel myths and encourage everyone to be vaccinated" in Indigenous communities.
B.C. government won't release Telus contract on vaccine appointment call centres

B.C. government won't release Telus contract on vaccine appointment call centres

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier and health minister refused to directly answer questions Wednesday about the government's contract with Telus, the provider whose call centres for COVID-19 vaccine appointments got off to a chaotic start.
Recalled YVR staff to work in vaccine clinics

Recalled YVR staff to work in vaccine clinics

YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman says airport reached partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health
Premier John Horgan has the highest approval rating in Canada, again

Premier John Horgan has the highest approval rating in Canada, again

More British Columbians approve of the job Horgan is doing this quarter over last
High COVID-19 count prompts citywide vaccinations in Prince Rupert, B.C.

High COVID-19 count prompts citywide vaccinations in Prince Rupert, B.C.

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — Health officials say an entire northwestern British Columbia city will be vaccinated over the next three weeks as the community continues to face persistent outbreaks of COVID-19.
After 90 calls, 96-year-old B.C. woman finally gets vaccine appointment

After 90 calls, 96-year-old B.C. woman finally gets vaccine appointment

A B.C. family had to ring the call centre more than 90 times before they got through to get their 96-year-old mother a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.