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Higher-than-normal snowpacks mean parts of B.C. at risk of flooding

VANCOUVER — Residents in several British Columbia communities are being warned to prepare the sandbags and to remember social distancing measures if they're helping their neighbours protect property from potential flooding.

Apr 17, 2020 3:52 PM Read more >

B.C. blaze that destroyed homes near Squamish doubles in size: wildfire service

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The first major blaze of British Columbia's 2020 fire season has doubled in size near Squamish, but the BC Wildfire Service says that is due to better mapping, not further spread of the flames.

Apr 17, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

You can now send an online greeting to a senior in B.C.

Apr 17, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Vancouver mayor says B.C. relief not enough to ward off layoffs, service cuts

VICTORIA — Vancouver's mayor says community relief measures introduced Thursday by the British Columbia government are not enough to prevent city layoffs and service cuts.

Apr 16, 2020 6:58 PM Read more >

Crews make progress on uncontrolled wildfire north of Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says crews are making good progress on a ground fire that's so far charred one square kilometre of bush and trees in the Upper Squamish Valley.

Apr 16, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >

Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C. provincial health officer

VANCOUVER — B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials — shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is launching a limited edition shoe called "The Dr. Henry," inspired by the public health official.

Apr 16, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

B.C. mayor wants province to seize hotel rooms, put homeless people in them

Apr 16, 2020 12:26 PM Read more >

Two B.C. paper mills face longer closures because of COVID-19 pandemic

RICHMOND, B.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest calamity to hit a British Columbia-based pulp and specialty printing company, forcing it to extend shutdowns at two B.C. mills until at least mid-summer.

Apr 16, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >

Federal inmate dies from COVID-19 complications at prison in Mission, B.C.

Apr 16, 2020 11:40 AM Read more >

B.C. premier hosts free virtual concert to bring people together amid COVID-19

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan is hosting a free livestream concert Thursday that features four British Columbia musicians, including Juno and Grammy award winners. The line-up includes jazz-pop-soul artist Alex Cuba from Smithers, B.C.

Apr 16, 2020 1:00 AM Read more >