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Free COVID-19 rapid tests to be made available in B.C. for 70 and up starting Friday

VICTORIA — Rapid tests, a new vaccine and antiviral pills will soon be available to British Columbia residents for more options to combat COVID-19 infections. Provincial health officer Dr.

Feb 23, 2022 5:59 PM Read more >

British Columbia cabinet ministers in line for 10 per cent 'pay raise': Opposition

VICTORIA — The Opposition B.C. Liberals say cabinet ministers stand to gain 10 per cent on their salaries that's normally withheld when the provincial government posts a deficit budget.

Feb 23, 2022 5:58 PM Read more >

FIFA Women’s World Cup contract revealed after freedom of information fight

Newly released agreement for 2015 event called for total payments of up to $1.975 million to the B.C. Pavilion Corp.

Feb 23, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >

Ottawa allocates close to $12 million for Indigenous commercial fisheries in B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it's contributing $11.8 million to support Indigenous commercial fisheries in British Columbia.

Feb 23, 2022 2:13 PM Read more >

Former B.C. legislature clerk Craig James won't testify at criminal trial

Former Clerk of the House is leaving the criminal case against him in he hands of a judge

Feb 23, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >

Second judge to consider stay application of old-growth logging protesters in B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C.

Feb 23, 2022 1:19 PM Read more >

Budget funding for BC Wildfire Service garners mixed reaction from experts

VANCOUVER — A fire ecologist says new provincial funding to expand the BC Wildfire Service to a year-round endeavour is a welcome step toward preventing disasters, while others in the field say the funds could be better spent elsewhere.

Feb 23, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

New office tower planned for the Bay building in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The redevelopment plan for the Hudson's Bay building in downtown Vancouver will include a 12-storey office tower that keeps the century-old facade of the retail store. Hudson's Bay Co.

Feb 23, 2022 12:06 PM Read more >

Kamloops, B.C., child honoured for bravery after acting to help injured grandmother

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A six-year-old girl has been honoured by RCMP in Kamloops, B.C., after she managed to get out of a crashed car, cross a busy highway and summon help for her injured grandmother.

Feb 23, 2022 10:09 AM Read more >

B.C. government sees need to spend big; $71 billion budget, $5.5 billion deficit

In its latest budget, the B.C. government has earmarked billions for infrastructure upgrades, health care, climate change, childcare and housing.

Feb 23, 2022 9:05 AM Read more >