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Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

The CEO of a resort in the Rockies apologized for comments that caused 'distress for several women'
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B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

B.C. to review how its COVID-19 pandemic response decisions were made

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will conduct an independent review of its operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help it prepare and respond to emergencies.
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B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

B.C. provincial data show 23,000 people experienced homelessness in 2019

VICTORIA — British Columbia's housing minister says a new method for collecting data on homelessness is the first of its kind in Canada and will help the province improve how it tackles the issue.
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Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, one more health facility outbreak in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting another eight deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 2,953.
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Accused in Vancouver murder, manslaughter case plead not guilty

Accused in Vancouver murder, manslaughter case plead not guilty

Two men facing murder and manslaughter charges in connection with a shooting death in a 2021 Vancouver Downtown Eastside hotel have pleaded not guilty.
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Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Three charged in Vancouver illegal gaming house bust

Two of the men charged for allegedly setting up and operating an illegal gaming establishment are from Burnaby. The other is from Vancouver.
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These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

These B.C. cities have the highest and lowest vacancy rates

As B.C. vacancy rates rise and fall, some struggle to find a home.
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Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The federal government will make an announcement tomorrow.
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To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

To burn, to dissolve or to compost — how some in B.C. are pushing to decarbonize death

British Columbians lead Canada in cremation rates. But as the world looks to decarbonize, advocates are questioning whether crematorium emissions are hurting the living. Could human composting and water cremation help?
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Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

Why is this B.C. funeral home cremating bodies in the U.S.?

A Metro Vancouver man was surprised to learn that his mother was shipped from B.C. to Blaine, Washington, to get cremated. Glacier Media has learned the practice has been going on for years as the company looks to offer 'faster, cheaper' service in a competitive industry.
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