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B.C. Greens release platform highlighting basic income, support for teachers

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — B.C.'s Green party is promising income security as part of its new election platform with a move toward a basic income program.

Oct 14, 2020 1:07 PM Read more >

'Probable' case of COVID-19 came back as negative, Yukon officials say

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's top doctor says a probable case of COVID-19 flagged over the weekend has come back negative. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Brendon Hanley says after further testing carried out by the B.C.

Oct 14, 2020 9:59 AM Read more >

Party leaders in British Columbia back on campaign trail after TV debate

VANCOUVER — The party leaders in British Columbia's provincial election return to the campaign trail today after going head-to-head Tuesday night in a televised debate.

Oct 13, 2020 9:09 PM Read more >

The latest developments form the B.C. leaders televised election debate

VANCOUVER — The latest developments from Tuesday night's televised leaders debate in the B.C. election (all times Pacific): 8:50 p.m.

Oct 13, 2020 8:50 PM Read more >

Seven new B.C. flights identified for possible COVID-19 exposure

Oct 13, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

B.C. manager making 600 km trip to winterize trailer parked just over U.S. border

Oct 13, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor asks sports parents to stay away to prevent COVID spread

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says a recent increase in COVID-19 cases is linked in some parts of the province to community sports like hockey and soccer, so parents should stay away from games for now. Dr.

Oct 13, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

B.C. Liberals' campaign platform pledges new economic plan, review of all taxes

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Liberal party says it would implement a new economic response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic within 60 days if it wins the Oct. 24 provincial election.

Oct 13, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

Witnesses sought in crash that killed motorcyclist near Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed a 60-year-old motorcyclist on Highway 33 near Kelowna, B.C.

Oct 13, 2020 10:07 AM Read more >

Man allegedly linked to fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island turns himself in

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — The RCMP say a 55-year-old man has turned himself in after police made a public plea for help in finding a vehicle allegedly linked to a fatal hit-and-run near Parksville, B.C.

Oct 13, 2020 9:26 AM Read more >