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Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

VANCOUVER — An air quality advisory is in effect for the eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Abbotsford police seek witnesses to sexual assault early Saturday morning

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police are seeking witnesses or people who may have dashcam footage of an alleged sexual assault in Abbotsford early Saturday morning. They say they're investigating the incident that occurred at 1:15 a.m.

Officials issue distancing reminder as B.C. announces 84 new COVID-19 cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister and provincial health officer are urging people to follow physical distancing guidelines amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the province. Adrian Dix and Dr.
WorkSafeBC rolls out request for stress balls

WorkSafeBC rolls out request for stress balls

Vancouver police say manslaughter charge laid in death of harm reduction worker

VANCOUVER — A 23-year-old Victoria man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a harm reduction worker in Vancouver. A statement from Vancouver police says Maximus Hayes was arrested Thursday in North Vancouver.
B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

VANCOUVER — Mandatory reporting requirements are being imposed on wholesale gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers in British Columbia to ensure transparency and accountability on pricing.

Rent hike increase in B.C. is frozen, but province says landlords can evict

VICTORIA — A payment plan has been set out for renters in British Columbia who haven't been able to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic as a government moratorium on evictions ends on Sept. 1. Renters in arrears between March 18 and Aug.

ALS drug funding approved for patients in B.C., up to 183 patients to benefit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry has negotiated an agreement with a manufacturer to allow for coverage of a drug used to slow the symptoms of ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. About 480 people in B.C.
Officials warn of COVID-19 exposure on four more flights through Vancouver

Officials warn of COVID-19 exposure on four more flights through Vancouver

B.C. Health Minister issues warning for those planning on holding weekend events

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Minister urged those thinking of attending large events where social distancing isn't possible to re-think their plans, and warned bylaw officers would be out as enforcement.