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Vancouver police say anti-Asian, hate-related crimes spiked in April

Vancouver police are reporting an increase in anti-Asian, hate-motivated incidents in recent weeks.

May 1, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

B.C. top court denies transgender woman’s extradition appeal

May 1, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

James resolute about government's $1.5 billion cushion to aid COVID-19 recovery

The British Columbia government is counting on its $1.5-billion economic recovery fund to get the province through the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Finance Minister Carole James.

May 1, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

Glut of spring inventory set to spur bargains when B.C. stores reopen

May 1, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Teachers in B.C. agree to new contract with provincial government

VANCOUVER — B.C. teachers have voted to approve a new, three-year collective agreement with the provincial government. The deal with the B.C.

May 1, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

B.C. Lions trade up to take linebacker Jordan Williams with first overall pick in draft

May 1, 2020 8:14 AM Read more >

B.C. RCMP issues warning after seizing 1,500 unauthorized COVID-19 tests

RICHMOND, B.C. — Health Canada and the RCMP have seized more than 1,500 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits from a British Columbia resident.

Apr 30, 2020 7:06 PM Read more >

What expanding social contact could look like in B.C.'s next pandemic phase

VICTORIA — There won't be indoor parties this summer in British Columbia, but Dr. Bonnie Henry gave some hints at what broadening social circles could look like in the next stage of pandemic response.

Apr 30, 2020 5:21 PM Read more >

B.C. defers stumpage fees for 3 months to aid forest industry during pandemic

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is deferring a timber harvesting fee charged to forest companies in an effort to help the struggling industry survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 30, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

Police say all leads exhausted in fire that destroyed B.C. heritage hotel

Victoria police say there are no more leads to pursue in an arson fire last year that destroyed an abandoned century-old hotel.

Apr 30, 2020 3:01 PM Read more >