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B.C. reports just one new case of COVID-19, but also one more death

VICTORIA — Health officials are reporting just one new case of COVID-19 in British Columbia, the lowest figure since early March. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.

Minister sees 'glimmers' of confidence as B.C. jobless rate hits 13.4 per cent

VICTORIA — The jobless rate in British Columbia continues to climb, increasing to 13.4 per cent last month, but Finance Minister Carole James says there are signs of growing confidence.

Homicide detectives take over case after man's body found in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators have taken over the case after a man's body was found in Surrey, B.C.
B.C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip appeals for living-donor kidney transplant

B.C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip appeals for living-donor kidney transplant

VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is used to advocating for the rights of First Nations, but now Grand Chief Stewart Phillip is facing a different kind of fight and advocating for himself.
COVID-19 modeling data highlight path to fewer restrictions, vacations

COVID-19 modeling data highlight path to fewer restrictions, vacations

VICTORIA — British Columbia is making summer holiday plans as COVID-19 cases continue declining and businesses and communities look to wider reopenings while taking precautions to prevent the spread of the illness. Provincial health officer Dr.

Top Mountie in Kelowna transferred after videos show officer punching suspect

KELOWNA, B.C. — The top Mountie in Kelowna, B.C., has been transferred to another job days after videos emerged of an officer punching a suspect. Supt.
Site C workforce dropped by nearly 2,000 during pandemic

Site C workforce dropped by nearly 2,000 during pandemic

Nature Conservancy adds bunchgrass savannah to protected areas within B.C.

INVERMERE, B.C. — The Nature Conservancy of Canada has added to its area of protected lands in southeastern British Columbia with the addition of prime grassland and forest. The not-for-profit land conservation organization says it has acquired 2.
B.C. health minister agrees to meeting about hospice denying end-of-life service

B.C. health minister agrees to meeting about hospice denying end-of-life service

DELTA, B.C. — British Columbia's health minister says he's looking forward to a meeting with municipal, provincial and federal politicians concerned about a hospice that is refusing to provide medical assistance in dying.
B.C. health officials say spread respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 at protests

B.C. health officials say spread respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 at protests

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are asking people to spread the message of respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 when they gather at any anti-racism protests.