British Columbia News

Visitor restrictions being lifted at long-term care homes in B.C.

VICTORIA — Visitors to long-term care homes in British Columbia will soon be allowed to see loved ones without COVID-19 restrictions as part of a plan to resume usual social activities for residents. Provincial health officer Dr.

Jul 8, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

Wildfire officials urge drone operators to stay away from fire scenes or risk hefty fine, jail

You could be fined up to $100,000.

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Visitation restrictions at seniors care homes lift July 19

No more masks, limits on number of visitors at seniors care homes

Jul 8, 2021 3:21 PM Read more >

Man and police dog are dead in what RCMP say was a 'confrontation' in B.C. city

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — A man and a police dog are dead in what RCMP in British Columbia say was a confrontation with officers that is now being investigated by the provincial police watchdog. A statement from the RCMP's head office in B.C.

Jul 8, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

Daily new cases of COVID-19 are ticking back up in B.C., despite 40% being fully vaccinated

Jul 8, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

B.C. restaurants can now send cocktails-to-go with takeout, delivery orders

British Columbia joins Alberta and Ontario in allowing pre-mixed drinks.

Jul 8, 2021 1:48 PM Read more >

City of Surrey awards major recreation upgrade contracts

Investments part of $555.6 million five-year capital plan

Jul 8, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

B.C. man awarded $177K after deliberate car crash by another man who wanted to kill the devil

The decision came following a lengthy trial held in Vancouver.

Jul 8, 2021 11:36 AM Read more >

Help needed to count bats and find roosts this summer

The B.C. Community Bat Program hosting annual event to monitor the province's bat population