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B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor has issued an order requiring children five and older to wear masks in public spaces, expanding a mandate for those aged 12 and up as the province prepares to vaccinate younger kids pending Health Canada appr

Oct 12, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

VANCOUVER — The site of a former homeless camp in Vancouver reopened Tuesday for its original use.

Oct 12, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver rapid transit needs major expansion: TransLink report

300 kilometres of new SkyTrain, subway, light rail, or bus rapid transit routes needed, study finds.

Oct 12, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Loraine Lee, formerly of the Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., now has a court order against her to prevent her from practicing law and identifying herself as a lawyer

Oct 12, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

Vancouver medical project using robots for virtual visits in long-term care (VIDEO)

Ten prototypes are being used around the city.

Oct 12, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >

2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

Province now preparing a more broad mandate for all health-care workers.

Oct 12, 2021 1:38 PM Read more >

Insider trading alleged against North Van stock promoter

Lawyer-turned-stock-promoter Mark Morabito transferred shares in Canada Jetlines Ltd. to his spouse before disclosing bad news, says BC Securities Commission.

Oct 12, 2021 1:16 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

Measure comes as K-12 students also required to wear masks in classroom

Oct 12, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

Vancouver police investigate fatal crash near Jericho Beach

Vancouver police are investigating a crash that has claimed the life of a man near Jericho Beach. Police say officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a man driving erratically Sunday night.

Oct 11, 2021 2:39 PM Read more >

Vancouver police gang task force arrest alleged 'Top Six' gang member

Vancouver police say charges have been approved against a 22-year-old alleged gang member who police say they believe is involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict.

Oct 11, 2021 12:55 PM Read more >