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Opinion: My best buddy who mocks masks is hospitalized with COVID-19

You think you understand COVID-19? Wait until someone close to you gets it

Dec 13, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

'Walk-of-shame' comment prompts call to change police sexual assault investigations

VICTORIA — A woman's complaints about being asked about a "walk of shame" by a Saanich police officer after reporting an alleged sexual assault has prompted British Columbia's police complaints commissioner to call for provincial standards for sex cr

Dec 13, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Vancouver charity continues 80-year-old tradition of serving Christmas meals

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver charity is serving its annual Christmas lunch and dinner to nearly 1,400 people this weekend, but COVID-19 restrictions mean turkey and vegetarian options will be handed out in biodegradable to-go containers.

Dec 12, 2020 12:35 PM Read more >

B.C. RCMP confiscate $4,600 in fake American bills

B.C. police are warning people about counterfeit money making the rounds. RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott West says phoney U.S. $100 bills were passed at stores in Salmon Arm recently. On Thursday (Dec.

Dec 12, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Ship that sank 52 years ago off B.C.'s coast now polluting marine park

VANCOUVER — A cargo ship that sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island more than 50 years ago is now polluting the waters of a popular marine park.

Dec 11, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

Manhunt: Vancouver man wanted for breaching conditions related to 'assault offences'

He allegedly stabbed two people inside their home near Joyce Street and Boundary Road last year

Dec 11, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

B.C. biotech company AbCellera Biologics goes public, shares surge 170 per cent on Nasdaq

VANCOUVER — Shares of Vancouver biotechnology company AbCellera Biologics hit the public market today, soaring about 170 per cent by midday after their debut.

Dec 11, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

ICBC insurance renewals to move online in 2022

British Columbians will be able to renew personal insurance and get some temporary operation permits when the online system launches

Dec 11, 2020 9:34 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry warns to stay vigilant as B.C. reports highest COVID death toll

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people to be patient and keep taking precautions to prevent transmission of COVID-19 as the province recorded its highest death toll in a single "tragic" day. Dr.

Dec 10, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is 'strong and healthy,' aunt says

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The aunt of a B.C. infant born while his mother was in a coma due to COVID-19 complications says the family is trying to stay hopeful but keep their expectations reasonable as she remains unconscious a month later.

Dec 10, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >