BC News

B.C. premier says he needs stability to face 'grave' challenges province faces

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia needs a government with a majority mandate to face the province's health and economic challenges during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NDP Leader John Horgan said Wednesday.

Sep 23, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

Police investigate after man was set on fire while sleeping in Campbell River, B.C.

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — The RCMP say a sleeping man was deliberately set on fire in Campbell River, B.C., leaving him severe burns to his back.

Sep 23, 2020 12:59 PM Read more >

Critically injured man may have lain for hours before help called: Vancouver police

VANCOUVER — Police say an injured man may have been attacked and left lying in a Vancouver park for hours before help was called. Const.

Sep 23, 2020 9:54 AM Read more >

Second wave semantics: B.C. health officer says COVID-19 will be here for long haul

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says the resurgence the province is seeing in COVID-19 cases could be a second wave, but she believes the virus can be suppressed heading into the fall.

Sep 22, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

Elections BC plans for safe vote during pandemic, expects surge in mail-in ballots

VICTORIA — Voting in British Columbia's Oct. 24 election will be safe, historic and take about as much time as it does to order a cup of coffee, says the chief electoral officer.

Sep 22, 2020 1:14 PM Read more >

Government proclamation celebrates BC SPCA’s 125 years of protecting animals

Sep 22, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

Three men in Port Moody eatery face fines for COVID-19 violations

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Three men in Port Moody, B.C., have been fined for not following restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 at a restaurant.

Sep 22, 2020 9:54 AM Read more >

Crowdfund for 'Battlestar Galactica' star Michael Hogan exceeds $150K goal

VANCOUVER — A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $150,000 to help cover "Battlestar Galactica" star Michael Hogan's medical expenses after suffering a "life-changing" brain injury.

Sep 22, 2020 8:52 AM Read more >

All evacuation alerts now lifted near only remaining wildfire of note in B.C.

NELSON, B.C. — Evacuation alerts have now been lifted for the only remaining properties in British Columbia still affected by a wildfire.

Sep 22, 2020 8:14 AM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor to share details about COVID-19 election guidelines on Tuesday

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says public health guidelines on COVID-19 will remain in place as the province heads into an election next month. Provincial health officer Dr.

Sep 21, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >