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Privacy watchdog rejects B.C. First Nation's bid to access location of COVID-19 cases

VICTORIA — B.C.'s information and privacy commissioner says the province is releasing enough information to allow First Nations and the public to mitigate the risks of COVID-19.

Dec 17, 2020 12:38 PM Read more >

Big White ski resort in Kelowna, B.C., fires staff after spread of COVID-19

KELOWNA, B.C. — Big White Ski Resort says it has fired "a number" of staff after a cluster of 60 cases of COVID-19 was discovered earlier this week. Michael Ballingall, the senior vice-president for the Kelowna, B.C.

Dec 17, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Former B.C. privacy commissioner to lead review of police ‘street check’ study

A former B.C.

Dec 17, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

RCMP officers will step up patrols at Big White following COVID-19 cluster

West Kelowna RCMP and Kelowna RCMP tell Glacier Media they will be increasing patrols at Big White in an effort to address community concerns regarding the significant increase in COVID-19 cases and perceived lack of compliance with provincial Public

Dec 17, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >

B.C. survey of school kids finds marked separation between views on smoking, vaping

Fewer kids in B.C. are smoking, but new data from the BC Adolescent Health Survey shows a disconnect between vaping and youth involvement in sports. A report released Tuesday (Dec. 15) by B.C.

Dec 17, 2020 8:05 AM Read more >

B.C. behind on climate goals, sets new 2025 emissions target to stay on track

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is setting a new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 after determining it is further from reaching its goals than previously forecasted.

Dec 16, 2020 6:08 PM Read more >

B.C. expanding enforcement measures in effort to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers

VICTORIA — New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia's crackdown on those who refuse to follow COVID-19 restrictions.

Dec 16, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Watch this cougar stroll up to a festive North Vancouver home (VIDEO)

Big cats enjoy holiday decor, too

Dec 16, 2020 1:57 PM Read more >

No charges approved against Vancouver police after B.C. man died during confrontation

VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against Vancouver Police Department officers involved in the arrest of a Sechelt man five years ago.

Dec 16, 2020 1:06 PM Read more >

Low-intensity indoor group exercise now allowed in B.C.

The B.C. government has lifted restrictions on low-intensity indoor group exercises such as hatha yoga.

Dec 16, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >