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Uncontrolled slash fire burning fast, prompting evacuations near Squamish: RCMP

SQUAMISH, B.C. — An out of control fire was threatening homes, a campground and BC Hydro infrastructure Wednesday night north of Squamish, British Columbia.

Apr 15, 2020 10:54 PM Read more >

Cities need help to survive COVID-19 financial impact: Vancouver mayor

Vancouver's mayor wants to know if economic relief is on its way as cities deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020 5:36 PM Read more >

B.C. unemployment will soon hit 14 per cent: think tank

Apr 15, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Horgan says B.C. data will show success in flattening the COVID-19 curve

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says people in British Columbia should congratulate themselves for their efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve, but it's still too early to loosen restrictions. Horgan said Wednesday that B.C.

Apr 15, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Three B.C. 'low-traffic' border crossings to reduce hours amid COVID-19

Apr 15, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

90-day suspension for B.C. man drunk driving in golf cart

Apr 15, 2020 8:40 AM Read more >

Three more deaths from COVID-19 in British Columbia as 27 new cases confirmed

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister is acknowledging the sacrifices being made by people with serious medical conditions and those whose surgeries have been cancelled to free up hospital resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 14, 2020 5:54 PM Read more >

Suspect charged with murder in fatal Surrey shooting deemed random: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say charges have been laid after a fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C., early on the morning of April 7.

Apr 14, 2020 2:10 PM Read more >

Thousands sign petition seeking travel restrictions for Vancouver Island

Apr 14, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

B.C.'s COVID-19 death total rises to 69 with 11 new deaths; concerns at prison

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia say they are doing their utmost to contain a COVID-19 outbreak at a federal medium-security prison where 35 people have tested positive and eight are in hospital. Provincial health officer Dr.

Apr 13, 2020 5:01 PM Read more >