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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

Mar 5, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

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 >

B.C. podcaster looks to uncover the truth about the famous sasquatch

The podcast, Nicola Valley Bigfoot, is available on Spotify.

Mar 4, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Cancellations unfolded after B.C. changed its vaccination strategy this week

Mar 4, 2021 3:07 PM Read more >

TransLink study shows copper kills almost all bacteria on high-touch surfaces

VANCOUVER — Results of a study led by Metro Vancouver's transit operator reveal copper on high-touch surfaces is lethal to bacteria. A statement from TransLink says the findings of the industry-leading trial show copper products kill up to 99.

Mar 4, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >

B.C. casino operators unsure when they'll be able to reopen

Conversations with provincial health officer, WorkSafeBC and casino operators 'very positive'

Mar 4, 2021 12:17 PM Read more >