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B.C. health minister says it would be easy for COVID-19 to reboot and spread

VICTORIA — British Columbia reported fewer than two dozen cases of COVID-19 over 48 hours, but the provincial health minister cautions that it would still be easy for the new coronavirus to reboot.
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Cascadia Air delays air taxi launch to help B.C.'s rural communities

Cascadia Air delays air taxi launch to help B.C.'s rural communities

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Not enough evidence for charges in B.C. political fundraising probe: prosecutor

VICTORIA — A special prosecutor appointed to look into criminal allegations around political fundraising in British Columbia has wrapped up his report and concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges.
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Pandemic prompts Vancouver Airport Authority to lay off workers

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Airport Authority says it has issued layoff notices to 25 per cent of its nearly 550-person workforce, including both management and union employees.
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BC Hydro makes plans as power demand plummets due to COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — The spring runoff and an "unprecedented" drop in the demand for electricity because of COVID-19 is forcing BC Hydro to shut down some of its operations and spill water from its dams.
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BC RCMP celebrates National Police Week with virtual investigation for public

BC RCMP celebrates National Police Week with virtual investigation for public

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Unseasonable heat shatters temperature records in across B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia enjoyed record-breaking heat over the weekend. Environment Canada says preliminary data shows 17 heat records were set in B.C. on Sunday, including a temperature of 29.1 C in White Rock, smashing the old record of 26.
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Human remains found in central B.C. as RCMP search for possible kidnap victim

QUESNEL, B.C. — RCMP in central British Columbia say they are trying to determine the identity of human remains found in a rural area of Quesnel last week.
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Blast at Vancouver Island marina kills one, injures two, destroys two boats

NORTH SAANICH , B.C. — One person is dead and two others have been hurt in an explosion and fire at a marina on southern Vancouver Island.
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B.C. looks to find ways to allow family visits at care homes: Dr. Bonnie Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia is developing plans to allow family members to return to long-term care facilities to visit relatives, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Saturday.
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