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Black bear that bit girl in North Vancouver 'habituated' to humans: officers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia conservation officers say they believe a black bear that bit a young girl in North Vancouver Friday was food-conditioned and habituated to humans.

Jul 25, 2020 1:37 PM Read more >

Environment Canada warns first heat of the season coming to southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Southern British Columbians bemoaning a slow start to the summer season will get what they asked for soon. Environment Canada says in a special weather statement that the first heat wave of the season is set to begin Sunday.

Jul 25, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

Haida Gwaii has COVID outbreak with 13 cases, B.C. health officials say

VICTORIA — A outbreak of COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii has resulted in 13 confirmed cases, which health officials say are all linked to local residents and off-island travel.

Jul 24, 2020 4:42 PM Read more >

Man arrested after firearms call from temporary housing facility in Victoria

VICTORIA — A man has been arrested in Victoria after a standoff that started with a report about a firearm being discharged.

Jul 24, 2020 2:02 PM Read more >

BCCDC identifies another COVID-19 case on international Vancouver flight

Jul 24, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Witnesses sought after woman is badly hurt when pushed from B.C. train platform

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police say a woman suffered serious injuries after being pushed onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train in New Westminster, B.C.

Jul 24, 2020 12:37 PM Read more >

Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues

VANCOUVER — A popular backcountry item used to humanely deter bears has been banned from sale or use in Vancouver.

Jul 24, 2020 12:21 PM Read more >

B.C. restaurant industry says it is embracing rules to stop virus spreading

Jul 24, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

Sexualized violence most common injury among Metis females in care: B.C. report

VICTORIA — The findings of an investigation into critical injuries and deaths among Metis youth are troubling, British Columbia's children's advocate says.

Jul 23, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

'Opportunity' for election in fall, next spring or summer, premier says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan isn't ruling out a fall election despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 23, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >