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BBB warns of 'Amazon raffle' text message scam

The scam is the latest in a long list of scams impersonating Amazon since the start of COVID-19, BBB says

Mar 12, 2021 9:18 AM Read more >

Pfizer accelerates spring deliveries with 8.5m vaccine doses set to arrive in coming weeks

About one million doses a week will arrive beginning in late March

Mar 12, 2021 9:17 AM Read more >

B.C. scrubs 600 instances of gendered language from laws and regulations

"Language matters. It allows people to feel recognized and affirmed."

Mar 12, 2021 7:27 AM Read more >

Most B.C. First Nations communities offered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

VANCOUVER — Most residents of First Nations communities in British Columbia have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, but many Indigenous people who live outside of those areas are still waiting.

Mar 11, 2021 2:44 PM Read more >

'Record' day for vaccine bookings following early stumbles

B.C. health minister blamed Telus earlier in the week for big bottlenecks for vaccine bookings

Mar 11, 2021 2:32 PM Read more >

B.C. housing minister pledges shelter spaces for homeless in Victoria parks

VICTORIA — Homeless people living in Victoria's parks will have shelter spaces by the end of April under a housing agreement between the British Columbia government and the city. David Eby, B.C.

Mar 11, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

B.C. loosening restrictions on outdoor gatherings ahead of March break

No changes to restrictions on indoor gatherings

Mar 11, 2021 1:59 PM Read more >

Family launches court action against Little Mountain Place care home

Facility on East 36th Avenue in Vancouver ravaged by 41 COVID-19 deaths

Mar 11, 2021 12:09 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 11, 2021 10:20 AM Read more >

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.

Mar 11, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >