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B.C. tax changes affecting sugary drinks, vaping products coming into effect April 1

VICTORIA — Tax changes targeting sugary drinks and e-commerce services based outside of B.C. will come into effect on April 1 after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The B.C.

Mar 5, 2021 1:46 PM Read more >

B.C. high court finds in favour of large landowner in fight over access to lakes

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's highest court has sided with the largest private landowner in the province in a dispute over public access to public land. In a unanimous ruling, a panel of the B.C.

Mar 5, 2021 1:38 PM Read more >

'I just screamed': Witness rushes to crashed helicopter on Bowen Island (VIDEO)

A Bowen Island man says a helicopter crashed right beside his home and landed on a cliff.

Mar 5, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

North Vancouver massage therapist suspended for not wearing mask

Edgemont therapist also alleged to have made 'sexualized' comments during appointments

Mar 5, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

Helicopter crashes on Bowen Island

Two occupants being treated at Vancouver General Hospital as a precaution.

Mar 5, 2021 11:02 AM Read more >

Salon refuses to cut 10-month-old's hair because he wasn't wearing a mask

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Several patients on new unit at Vancouver General Hospital test positive for COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Health officials are reporting a COVID-19 outbreak in a fourth unit of Vancouver General Hospital.

Mar 5, 2021 7:11 AM Read more >

Workplace death under investigation in Fort St. John

WorkSafeBC is investigating after a workplace fatality at Troyer Ventures Thursday morning. Limited details have been released and it’s not known how the incident occurred. Police, paramedics, and firefighters were all on scene.

Mar 5, 2021 6:31 AM Read more >

Chetwynd getting new library

The Peace River Regional District will be going ahead with plans for a new public library in Chetwynd, after board directors voted in favour of issuing requests for proposals for design and construction at their Feb. 25 meeting.

Mar 5, 2021 6:24 AM Read more >

B.C. to determine which essential workers will receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be given to first responders and essential workers, but the province still needs to determine which industries will be included. Dr.

Mar 4, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >