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British Columbia's new COVID-19 restrictions to curb Omicron variant come into effect

British Columbia's new COVID-19 restrictions to curb Omicron variant come into effect

VANCOUVER — New COVID-19 restrictions ranging from audience capacities on large venues to the number of people able to attend indoor gatherings are in effect today. The health measures are scheduled to last until Jan. 31.
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Police investigating after death at SilverStar ski resort in British Columbia

Police investigating after death at SilverStar ski resort in British Columbia

VERNON, B.C. — One person has died at a ski resort in British Columbia's Okanagan region. The sales and marketing director of SilverStar Mountain Resort says one person died in the Powder Gulch area of the mountain on Saturday.
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Man charged with attempted murder after weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man charged with attempted murder after weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — A man has been charged with attempted murder after a weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C. Nanaimo RCMP say they were called to a home at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday after two people in their 60s were allegedly stabbed by someone they knew.
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Vancouver researchers launch new Alzheimer's test for Canadians

Vancouver researchers launch new Alzheimer's test for Canadians

A new Alzheimer's disease test is now available for Canadians, in specific situations.
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Students concerns heard, exams will continue in-person: UBC

Students concerns heard, exams will continue in-person: UBC

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia says assurances from public health officials have influenced its decision to continue with in-person exams, despite concerns from students about the spread of COVID-19.
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Police looking for suspects believed to have purchased $15,000 of Home Depot merchandise with stolen credit cards

Police looking for suspects believed to have purchased $15,000 of Home Depot merchandise with stolen credit cards

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Lab-grown meats can meet demand for protein and help address climate change

Lab-grown meats can meet demand for protein and help address climate change

Technological advancements in food production have created new ways to meet the growing demand for protein. Canada’s investment in this industry may create jobs and reduce carbon emissions.
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Husband arrested in connection with missing B.C. kindergarten teacher

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators say they have arrested the husband of a missing Metro Vancouver teacher in connection with her death. Naomi Onotera was last seen near her home on Aug.
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Pressure mounts on B.C. truckers as U.S. border vaccine mandate looms

Pressure mounts on B.C. truckers as U.S. border vaccine mandate looms

A vaccination grace period that has existed for border-crossing truckers, under an essential service exemption, ends Jan. 15
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Man who smuggled people over B.C.-Washington border gets probation, no jail time

Man who smuggled people over B.C.-Washington border gets probation, no jail time

The man who helped Syrians and Afghanis cross into Canada from his Washington State Smuggler's Inn has been sentenced to a total of 30 months probation and no jail time while those he helped have all filed refugee claims and are immune from prosecution.
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