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This interactive map allows you to view B.C.'s winter forecast (MAP)

The frosty season is nearly upon us

Dec 2, 2020 7:16 PM Read more >

B.C. records 12 more COVID-19 deaths as top doctor warns against non-essential travel

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 cases have levelled off in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions, but they've been rising in the North, Interior and to a lesser extent on Vancouver Island. Dr.

Dec 2, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

Military helicopter, plane dispatched to rescue Mountie and suspect in ravine

BRIDESVILLE, B.C. — The RCMP say two military aircraft rescued a police officer and an alleged trespasser after a foot chase led them into a steep ravine with no easy way out in British Columbia's southern Interior.

Dec 2, 2020 3:54 PM Read more >

NDP to put forward Raj Chouhan as B.C. legislature Speaker

VICTORIA — The New Democrats will nominate a longtime member of the B.C. legislature to serve as Speaker.

Dec 2, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

B.C. confirms 834 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 34,728

There have been 12 new COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours

Dec 2, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

Final decision on Vancouver police budget could rest with B.C. bureaucrat

Case involving Victoria Police Department provides example of appeal process

Dec 2, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

BC Hydro makes further rate cut for 2020-21, customers get credit on bill next year

BC Hydro's residential customers will get a one-time credit of $4 on average early next year on their bills.

Dec 2, 2020 7:25 AM Read more >

Homicide detectives seek information after death of Burnaby teen attacked Nov. 29

BURNABY, B.C. — The death of a teenager in Burnaby, B.C., is now being investigated as a homicide. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the 18-year-old woman was found in a Burnaby home on Sunday.

Dec 2, 2020 6:24 AM Read more >

Public health alert: Canada-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to hedgehogs

Hedgehogs can carry Salmonella bacteria even though they appear healthy and clean and show no signs of illness.

Dec 1, 2020 7:43 PM Read more >

More than 10,000 people in B.C. under active monitoring after COVID-19 exposures

VICTORIA — British Columbia recorded 656 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday as officials urged residents not to bend public health rules. Provincial health officer Dr.

Dec 1, 2020 5:25 PM Read more >