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Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Data shows pregnant people experience severe illness from COVID-19 at a rate similar to people in their 50s.
Port of Vancouver investigating incident that led to freak wave over Garry Point Park in Steveston

Port of Vancouver investigating incident that led to freak wave over Garry Point Park in Steveston

The City of Richmond also requested the Coast Guard ask all vessels to slow down as they near Steveston, following last week’s incident where a woman almost drowned while walking on a path
Man saves 85-year-old Burnaby school yearbook from garbage dump

Man saves 85-year-old Burnaby school yearbook from garbage dump

David Drayson found 1936 Burnaby North High School annual in pile of books and papers neighbour was throwing out.
Hitting a wall: Adorable bear cubs climbing in Whistler (VIDEO)

Hitting a wall: Adorable bear cubs climbing in Whistler (VIDEO)

Three little cubs and an adult bear all tried to cross the highway, but one got stuck and couldn't quite make it over.
Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Lower Mainland police: Delta chief

Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Lower Mainland police: Delta chief

DELTA, B.C. — The police chief in Delta, B.C., is offering comfort to community members following a spate of public shootings in the Lower Mainland, saying officers across the region are working together to solve the crimes.
‘I started dancing’: Coquitlam couple wins lottery twice in less than a year

‘I started dancing’: Coquitlam couple wins lottery twice in less than a year

A Coquitlam couple has won the lottery twice in seven months, netting a total of $1,175,000
COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

Cleaning surfaces offers sense of security but little virus transmission prevention: experts
COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry

COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say shorter wait times between first and second COVID-19 vaccine shots for people are expected with the arrival of more than one million doses in May. Provincial health officer Dr.

Watchdog investigates death of woman in Vancouver police custody

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a woman who was in the custody of Vancouver police.
COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

Province due to accept 275,000 doses from Pfizer this week
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