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10,000 B.C. waterfront workers to receive anti-harassment, anti-violence training

10,000 B.C. waterfront workers to receive anti-harassment, anti-violence training

VANCOUVER — A violence and harassment prevention training program aims to shift what has traditionally been the white, male-dominated culture of British Columbia's waterfront workplaces.
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'Holy smokes!': Burnaby couple wins big with Lotto 6/49

'Holy smokes!': Burnaby couple wins big with Lotto 6/49

The draw was held right before Christmas
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Surrey RCMP issues 26 COVID-19 violation tickets at illegal after-hours nightclub

Surrey RCMP issues 26 COVID-19 violation tickets at illegal after-hours nightclub

When police arrived, 22 individuals were inside the illegal club
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Lung transplant recipient says he was 'taken down' by hospital security for wearing a face shield instead of mask

Lung transplant recipient says he was 'taken down' by hospital security for wearing a face shield instead of mask

In a statement, Interior Health says it's aware of the incident and is looking into it.
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Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Modified extraction method requires specialized equipment
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First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

VICTORIA — A coalition of British Columbia First Nations and the provincial health officer have reached an information-sharing agreement over COVID-19 infections, but the nations say the deal still needs work.
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Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

VERNON, B.C. — A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.
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Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Doug Scott, manager of the Gaming Police and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) between 2011 and 2013, tells of a lack of police participation at B.C. casinos as suspicious transactions reached hundreds of millions of dollars each year
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B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia will begin a clinical trial on a COVID-19 drug therapy approved by Health Canada on an emergency basis for patients who are at risk of being hospitalized with severe illness. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Older British Columbians may receive instructions for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 within the coming days
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