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Henry announces new, B.C.-made COVID test alternative to nasal swab

Henry thanked B.C. scientists, post secondary institutions and businesses for their collaborative efforts developing the test and making it accessible to B.C. students

Sep 17, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Former MP Nathan Cullen looking to run for B.C. NDP in next election

SMITHERS, B.C. — A former high-profile federal British Columbia politician is the latest in a growing number of New Democrats looking to make the switch to provincial politics for the next election.

Sep 17, 2020 4:11 PM Read more >

Suspected arsonist faces charges after pier fire in New Westminster, B.C.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A suspect has been identified after a fire destroyed part of a pier in New Westminster, B.C.

Sep 17, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

B.C.’s economic recovery plan targets job creation, tourism sector

Province outlines $1.5b in direct spending, $660m in new tax measures and $500m investment fund

Sep 17, 2020 2:49 PM Read more >

B.C.’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan targets job creation, tourism sector

A break down of the province's financial response plan in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis

Sep 17, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

Leaked document details missteps during deadliest COVID-19 outbreak in B.C.

An internal report paints a grim picture of the failures of the Langley Lodge long-term care home and the institutions meant to support it.

Sep 17, 2020 2:43 PM Read more >

Wildfire smoke expected to clear in B.C. in coming days: Environment Canada

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says poor air quality in central and southern British Columbia due to wildfires in the United States is expected to improve over the coming days.

Sep 17, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

Return luxury furniture, Vancouver mayor told

$316,000 reportedly spent on designer furniture

Sep 17, 2020 2:34 PM Read more >

B.C.'s wildfire future could look a lot like today's burning American West

“What’s happening in the United States in the west right now is going to happen again in B.C., in Alberta, in the Yukon and in NWT."

Sep 17, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at Surrey Secondary School

The Surrey superintendent explained in a comment why he didn't characterize the latest notification as "low risk."

Sep 17, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >