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Health officer says COVID-19 cases reach new high at 717 in B.C. and 11 deaths

Health officer says COVID-19 cases reach new high at 717 in B.C. and 11 deaths

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer says COVID-19 cases are rising on Vancouver Island, in the Interior and in the North as people take the illness with them when they travel from the Lower Mainland.
Recount affirms B.C. Liberal narrowly beats Green in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

Recount affirms B.C. Liberal narrowly beats Green in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

VICTORIA — Elections B.C. says a judicial recount in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky has affirmed incumbent B.C. Liberal Jordan Sturdy as the winner. On election night, the riding went to the B.C.
BCCDC identifies seven new flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies seven new flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the public health agency's website for updates about flights identified for the risk of exposure.
B.C.'s own Ryan Reynolds buys professional soccer team in Great Britain

B.C.'s own Ryan Reynolds buys professional soccer team in Great Britain

One of British Columbia's most famous sons has added to his business portfolio. Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has purchased Welsh soccer club Wrexham F.C.
B.C.'s top doctor resists bringing in fines and making masks mandatory

B.C.'s top doctor resists bringing in fines and making masks mandatory

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says she is not in favour of instituting fines for people who don't follow the rules for wearing masks or maintaining physical distancing. Dr.

Fire at hospital in Burnaby, B.C., forces ER closure as damage assessed

BURNABY, B.C. — A fire at the hospital in Burnaby, B.C., has forced the temporary closure of the emergency department. A statement from Fraser Health says the fire started in one wing and affected several other areas of the building.

RCMP destroy two pit bulls that attacked chickens in 100 Mile House, B.C.

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — Police have destroyed two pit bulls after the owner of a farm near 100 Mile House in B.C. tried to stop the animals from killing his chickens. Cpl.

Heavy snow or gusty winds to dominate B.C.'s forecast

VANCOUVER — Wind and snowfall warnings have been posted for a large section of B.C. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for parts of the southern Interior and northern and central B.C.

Legal, social groups complain about new Vancouver police anti-crime unit

VANCOUVER — A newly formed unit established to control crime in several Vancouver neighbourhoods has led to a complaint to the Vancouver Police Board.

One arrested in death that followed weekend stabbing in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A man has been arrested after a death in East Vancouver over the weekend. Vancouver police say they responded to reports of a stabbing at about 9 p.m. in East Vancouver on Saturday.