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B.C. death toll rises to 16 while more long-term care homes hit with COVID-19

VICTORIA — There have been two more deaths in British Columbia as a result of the novel coronavirus and the government says staff members at two more long-term care homes have confirmed cases of COVID-19. A statement from the B.C.

Mar 27, 2020 4:52 PM Read more >

B.C. making $3 million fund available for arts groups affected by COVID-19

VICTORIA — Eligible arts organizations will receive up to $15,000 to help pay their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is setting up a $3 million fund to be administered by the BC Arts Council.

Mar 27, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

British Columbia Green party suspends leadership race over COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Green party is suspending its leadership contest because of the new coronavirus pandemic. The party says its provincial council unanimously approved the suspension.

Mar 27, 2020 2:42 PM Read more >

B.C. economy to contract at least seven per cent: BCBC

Mar 27, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Supreme Court rules against B.C. speeder in dangerous-driving case

Mar 27, 2020 9:35 AM Read more >

B.C. government to release its estimates on the spread of COVID-19

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expected to release its modelling information on COVID-19 today. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the report will be an indicator of how many people may become infected with the virus.

Mar 27, 2020 4:00 AM Read more >

B.C.'s 45,000 teachers reach tentative agreement

VANCOUVER — A tentative agreement has been reached with British Columbia's 45,000 public school teachers.

Mar 26, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

BC Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Key developments in British Columbia's COVID-19 response

VANCOUVER — A look at some of the key developments in British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 on Thursday: — The provincial government invoked extraordinary emergency powers to protect consumers from profiteers and to maintain the steady supply of

Mar 26, 2020 4:41 PM Read more >

Northern B.C. pipeline project shrinks 66 per cent of its workforce

Mar 26, 2020 2:48 PM Read more >