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B.C. Liberals set some guideposts to renew party after losing ground in B.C. election

B.C. Liberals set some guideposts to renew party after losing ground in B.C. election

VANCOUVER — The executive of the B.C. Liberal Party has met to set a road map for "rebuilding and renewal" after the party lost more than a dozen seats in the provincial election.

Vancouver police says new neighbourhood team attends 300 calls in 11 days

Vancouver police say they've responded to about 300 calls and seized 34 weapons since starting a new initiative in response to growing citizen concern about crime in the city. Const.
Nanaimo, B.C., couple and their dog missing west of the city since Wednesday

Nanaimo, B.C., couple and their dog missing west of the city since Wednesday

NANAIMO, B.C. — A search has resumed for a Vancouver Island couple missing since Wednesday in a rugged area west of Nanaimo.
BC Hydro warns toilet paper stockpiles won't help when storms cut power

BC Hydro warns toilet paper stockpiles won't help when storms cut power

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main electrical supplier says homeowners are not ready for the upcoming winter storm season even though many households report they weathered COVID-19-related closures and shortages earlier this year.
B.C.'s top doctor says contact tracing resources stretched to the limit

B.C.'s top doctor says contact tracing resources stretched to the limit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says contact tracers are "stretched to the max" and falling behind as they try to keep up with the province's growing COVID-19 infection rate.
Ottawa plans to move from open-net fish pens to 'sustainable technology' in B.C.

Ottawa plans to move from open-net fish pens to 'sustainable technology' in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The federal government says it has a game plan to transition away from open-net fish farming on British Columbia's coast.
B.C.-based dancer Margaret Grenier wins Walter Carsen Prize for performing arts

B.C.-based dancer Margaret Grenier wins Walter Carsen Prize for performing arts

VANCOUVER — Gibsons, B.C.-based dancer and choreographer Margaret Grenier has won this year's Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts.
B.C. labour board to provide neutral 'troubleshooters' for COVID-19 school plans

B.C. labour board to provide neutral 'troubleshooters' for COVID-19 school plans

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Labour Relations Board says it will provide neutral third-party "troubleshooters" to help iron out challenges arising from COVID-19 protocols in public schools.
No crowds or parades as B.C. observes subdued Remembrance Day during pandemic

No crowds or parades as B.C. observes subdued Remembrance Day during pandemic

VICTORIA — The pandemic was ever-present Wednesday at scaled-back and physically distanced Remembrance Day ceremonies across British Columbia.
Interior Health alerts residents COVID surge 'becoming a concern'

Interior Health alerts residents COVID surge 'becoming a concern'

KELOWNA, B.C. — British Columbia's Interior Health authority has issued a COVID-19 alert to its residents as cases rise in the region. The authority says in a statement that it's concerned by the upward trend and frequency of new local clusters.
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