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Premier seeks to protect economy, health officer warns against societal shutdown

VANCOUVER — Directives to cancel large gatherings and avoid international travel do not mean all of society needs to shut down in British Columbia, the provincial health officer said Friday. Dr.

Mar 13, 2020 5:49 PM Read more >

Provincial approval moves Saanich, B.C., closer to plastic bag ban

SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government has reviewed and approved a bylaw proposed by the District of Saanich that will allow the Victoria-area suburb to eliminate single-use plastic grocery bags.

Mar 13, 2020 9:26 AM Read more >

B.C. health officials advise against travel outside Canada, 250-plus gatherings

VANCOUVER — Health officials in British Columbia are advising against all non-essential travel outside of Canada including to the United States as COVID-19 continues its global spread.

Mar 12, 2020 5:03 PM Read more >

Mountie in Richmond, B.C., charged after indecent acts investigated in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — An RCMP officer in British Columbia has been charged with 11 counts related to alleged indecent acts. A statement from the Richmond detachment says the incidents allegedly occurred near a school in Vancouver. Supt.

Mar 12, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

The NHL is suspending the season due to the coronavirus pandemic

Mar 12, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

VANCOUVER — Warner Bros. Television says the Vancouver-based production of teen drama "Riverdale" has been halted until further notice.

Mar 12, 2020 7:28 AM Read more >

British Columbia focuses on long-term care homes in COVID-19 fight

VICTORIA — British Columbia will put more focus on enhancing prevention of the novel coronavirus at long-term care facilities to protect vulnerable elderly people and staff, the provincial health officer said Wednesday. Dr.

Mar 11, 2020 6:38 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Take a look inside this extraordinary B.C. log home for sale right now

Mar 11, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks rookie Quinn Hughes putting together banner season: 'We're lucky to have him'

Bo Horvat needed to see less than two periods of Quinn Hughes to realize he was different.

Mar 11, 2020 3:05 PM Read more >

B.C. RCMP and coroner seek information about man one year after body found

VICTORIA — RCMP and the British Columbia Coroners Service are asking for help identifying an unknown man one year after his remains were discovered.

Mar 11, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >