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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NANAIMO, B.C.
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Budget funding for BC Wildfire Service garners mixed reaction from experts

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.
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New office tower planned for the Bay building in downtown Vancouver

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

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

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.
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