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B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Securities Commission says anyone who hasn't paid fines related to investment misconduct is at risk of losing their vehicle insurance, renewal of a driver's licence or plates.

Mar 31, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer and Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia. Dr.

Mar 31, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >

'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

Now training as a mental health worker, Jessa Turner says psych nurses or other specially trained individuals should assist uniformed police in dealing with welfare checks and suicide calls — Metro Vancouver mayors agree with her

Mar 31, 2021 10:54 AM Read more >

Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

If seen, call 911.

Mar 31, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >

Strong early response to Oxford-AstraZeneca shots for Metro Vancouver 55 to 65s

VANCOUVER — Residents of the Lower Mainland in B.C. between the ages of 55 and 65 can now schedule an appointment to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but making a booking might be challenging.

Mar 31, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

London Drugs 'inundated' by vaccine booking calls, asks B.C. residents not to phone pharmacies

London Drugs is offering vaccinations at three locations: North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Burnaby.

Mar 31, 2021 9:16 AM Read more >

Second video of man involved in alleged verbal assault in Steveston emerges

A video of a racist rant from 2019 allegedly shows the same man involved in Monday's incident in Steveston.

Mar 31, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

VICTORIA — British Columbia is bumping up its age-based vaccination plan by offering Oxford-AstraZeneca shots to Lower Mainland residents between the ages of 55 and 65. The move comes a day after provincial health officer Dr.

Mar 30, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

Vancouver police arrest suspect in three Masonic Hall arson fires

RCMP are asking that anyone with information about these fires to contact them.

Mar 30, 2021 5:16 PM Read more >

Whistler Blackcomb will not reopen following province-mandated closure

'We did not make this decision lightly,' says Whistler Blackcomb COO

Mar 30, 2021 5:14 PM Read more >