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Metro Vancouver expands protected wetland near Pitt Meadows

PITT MEADOWS, B.C. — Metro Vancouver's network of regional parks has grown with the expansion of a protected wetland near Pitt Meadows, B.C.

Nov 9, 2020 1:10 PM Read more >

CONTEST: Find out how to stay carbon monoxide safe and you could win a CO detector for your home

Last week, B.C. celebrated its 2nd annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Learn how to prevent CO poisoning and you could win a carbon monoxide detector from Technical Safety BC and FortisBC, valued at $50 CAD.

Nov 9, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Uncommon mid-fall snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as storm hits B.C.

VANCOUVER — Snowfall warnings have been issued for several regions of British Columbia, including parts of Metro Vancouver.

Nov 9, 2020 7:41 AM Read more >

Final ballot count confirms British Columbia's NDP increased seat count to 57

VANCOUVER — The New Democrats will govern British Columbia with 57 of 87 seats in the legislature, a decisive majority confirmed as the final ballot count concluded Sunday. The B.C.

Nov 8, 2020 6:14 PM Read more >

B.C. Health Ministry clarifies social gathering rules of new regional order

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Ministry of Health is clarifying new rules around social gatherings, one day after a new regional public health order was issued. Provincial health officer Dr.

Nov 8, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >

Here's why you might see RCMP officers aboard BC Ferries now

If necessary, Transport Canada can issue an administrative monetary penalty to non-compliant passengers.

Nov 8, 2020 8:52 AM Read more >

It's snow time: Vancouver forecast calls for chance of snowfall this week

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement

Nov 7, 2020 10:18 PM Read more >

Vancouver-based grocery delivery service SPUD is implementing delivery fees for the first time

The fees will reportedly help pay for 'critical areas brought on by this pandemic,' like extra packaging and recycling costs , increased sanitization and safety protocols  and increased compensation for SPUD's employees

Nov 7, 2020 7:33 PM Read more >

B.C. imposes two-week COVID restrictions in Metro Vancouver health regions

VANCOUVER — Dangerously high COVID-19 cases that are rapidly increasing are forcing a temporary reversal of the restart plan in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, the province's top public health doctor told a rare weekend briefing on Saturday. Dr.

Nov 7, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

B.C. announces 567 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday; increasing regional restrictions for two weeks

No more social gatherings, period, says B.C.'s top doctor

Nov 7, 2020 2:01 PM Read more >