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RCMP finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by B.C. MLA Jinny Sims

VICTORIA — British Columbia's prosecution service says NDP legislature member Jinny Sims will not face charges following an RCMP investigation and the appointment of a special prosecutor last fall.

Apr 3, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

Son faces murder charge in death of B.C. woman found in her home

SQUAMISH, B.C. — RCMP say the son of a woman found dead in her home earlier this week in Squamish, B.C., has been charged with second-degree murder.

Apr 3, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

Vancouver needs help as it focuses COVID-19 response on Downtown Eastside: mayor

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says there are no confirmed outbreaks or clusters of COVID-19 in the city's Downtown Eastside, where many residents have underlying health conditions and face barriers to following social-isolation protocols.

Apr 3, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

BC Ferries suspends service on some routes over COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries is suspending service on certain routes and laying off hundreds of staff starting Saturday as the company deals with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020 1:07 PM Read more >

BC Ferries cuts sailings on major routes, suspends service on others

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B.C. landlords seeing up to 50 per cent of tenants not paying rent

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B.C. business groups warn revenues down 50- to 75 per cent during COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Business organizations across British Columbia say revenues have plunged among their members and that paints an "ominous picture" for the economy.

Apr 3, 2020 7:17 AM Read more >

B.C.'s provincial health officer says plan for virtual Easter, Ramadan, Passover

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says people who celebrate Easter, Passover, Ramadan and other religious holidays should plan now to safely participate virtually in their traditional ceremonies. Dr.

Apr 2, 2020 5:51 PM Read more >

B.C. high-security correctional centre has COVID-19 case

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B.C. raises assistance rates by $300 month to help vulnerable during pandemic

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is increasing monthly income and disability assistance payments by $300 during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 2, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >