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Provincial approval moves Saanich, B.C., closer to plastic bag ban

SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government has reviewed and approved a bylaw proposed by the District of Saanich that will allow the Victoria-area suburb to eliminate single-use plastic grocery bags.

Mar 13, 2020 9:26 AM Read more >

B.C. health officials advise against travel outside Canada, 250-plus gatherings

VANCOUVER — Health officials in British Columbia are advising against all non-essential travel outside of Canada including to the United States as COVID-19 continues its global spread.

Mar 12, 2020 5:03 PM Read more >

Mountie in Richmond, B.C., charged after indecent acts investigated in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — An RCMP officer in British Columbia has been charged with 11 counts related to alleged indecent acts. A statement from the Richmond detachment says the incidents allegedly occurred near a school in Vancouver. Supt.

Mar 12, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

The NHL is suspending the season due to the coronavirus pandemic

Mar 12, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

VANCOUVER — Warner Bros. Television says the Vancouver-based production of teen drama "Riverdale" has been halted until further notice.

Mar 12, 2020 7:28 AM Read more >

British Columbia focuses on long-term care homes in COVID-19 fight

VICTORIA — British Columbia will put more focus on enhancing prevention of the novel coronavirus at long-term care facilities to protect vulnerable elderly people and staff, the provincial health officer said Wednesday. Dr.

Mar 11, 2020 6:38 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Take a look inside this extraordinary B.C. log home for sale right now

Mar 11, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks rookie Quinn Hughes putting together banner season: 'We're lucky to have him'

Bo Horvat needed to see less than two periods of Quinn Hughes to realize he was different.

Mar 11, 2020 3:05 PM Read more >

B.C. RCMP and coroner seek information about man one year after body found

VICTORIA — RCMP and the British Columbia Coroners Service are asking for help identifying an unknown man one year after his remains were discovered.

Mar 11, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >

B.C. announces seven new COVID-19 cases, including two more care home workers

VANCOUVER — A small outbreak of COVID-19 continues at a long-term care facility in North Vancouver as officials announced that two more health-care workers have tested positive for the virus. Dr.

Mar 10, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >