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Despite hiccup, record reservations for B.C. campgrounds

Despite hiccup, record reservations for B.C. campgrounds

Despite an opening day marked by technical issues for B.C.’s camping reservation system, a record 50,479 bookings were made.

B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week

VICTORIA — British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus. "I'm extremely pleased that today for the first time in a while we've had no new deaths from COVID-19 in B.C.

B.C. expands sexual assault survivor services with $10-million emergency program

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has announced a three-year, $10 million grant program to provide swift access to compassionate and comprehensive care for survivors of sexual assault.

B.C. swamped with funding applications to restore oil and gas wells: minister

VICTORIA — More than 1,100 applications deluged a British Columbia program creating a funding plan to restore dormant and inactive oil and gas wells, within hours of the program's launch.

Two seriously hurt in early morning stabbings along a busy Vancouver street

VANCOUVER — Two people were hurt in a violent stabbing attack on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside early Tuesday, police said. An emailed statement from Const.

BC Ferries to resume service between Nanaimo and Vancouver at half capacity

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries is set to resume service between Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo after COVID-19 forced the route's suspension in early April.

Vancouver looks to slow streets and space for patios, pedestrians amid COVID-19

Vancouver is considering plans to repurpose 50 kilometres of roadway in an effort to create more space for restaurant patios and lines outside of businesses, as well as walking and cycling, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

B.C. needs changes to keep cyber threats out of its election process: report

VICTORIA — British Columbia should update its Election Act to include cyber protection measures before next year's scheduled provincial election, says the chief electoral officer. Anton Boegman submitted a report to the B.C.

B.C. government says sorry as camping reservation system overwhelmed

VICTORIA — The government website for British Columbia residents booking provincial campsites was overwhelmed on Monday, prompting an apology from the Ministry of Environment.

Charges laid in pipeline protest outside B.C. Premier John Horgan's home

VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee charges against three people in relation to allegations of mischief and trespass at the home of Premier John Horgan.