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Ferry returns to dock because of 'belligerent' anti-mask passenger

Ferry returns to dock because of 'belligerent' anti-mask passenger

The Spirit of Vancouver Island turned around and headed back to dock at Swartz Bay on Friday after a passenger refused to wear a mask and created a disturbance.
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Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors

Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors

VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister is urging backcountry enthusiasts to take safety precautions before heading out after a record number of calls to ground search and rescue groups.
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COVID-19 discovered at three Burnaby grocery stores as part of new Lower Mainland wave

COVID-19 discovered at three Burnaby grocery stores as part of new Lower Mainland wave

A Burnaby beauty salon has also been flagged for exposures
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'He was burned alive': Port Moody man leads call to end Canada's export of weapons to Saudi Arabia

'He was burned alive': Port Moody man leads call to end Canada's export of weapons to Saudi Arabia

As the war in Yemen enters its sixth year, a Port Moody man calls on Canada to stop exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia, and is looking to raise $100,000 to support war victims caught between airstrikes, COVID-19 and hunger
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B.C. applying for stay in court ruling on auto injury claims: Eby

B.C. applying for stay in court ruling on auto injury claims: Eby

VICTORIA — British Columbia is applying for a partial stay in a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling about jurisdiction over motor vehicle injury disputes, pending its appeal of the same decision, Attorney General David Eby said this week.
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Indigenous leader says Vancouver Island hospital project turns fear to healing

Indigenous leader says Vancouver Island hospital project turns fear to healing

NORTH COWICHAN, B.C. — A new hospital will become a place of healing for members of a British Columbia Indigenous nation after decades of fear associated with the current institution, a tribal leader said Thursday.
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Henry urges close contacts of COVID-19 cases in B.C. to 'stay away from others'

Henry urges close contacts of COVID-19 cases in B.C. to 'stay away from others'

VICTORIA — British Columbia is likely in for a "rough ride" in the coming days before the calming effects of COVID-19 restrictions kick in, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday.
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B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

Suspension comes amid uncertainty over status of AstraZeneca vaccine
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B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

Suspension comes amid uncertainty over status of AstraZeneca vaccine
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B.C. confirms 832 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 100,880

B.C. confirms 832 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 100,880

There have been five new COVID-19 related deaths
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