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'You're better than that,' B.C. premier tells young people gathering amid COVID-19

'You're better than that,' B.C. premier tells young people gathering amid COVID-19

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says young people are not immune to COVID-19 and he's appealing to their better judgment to help stop the rise in cases in the province.
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Parents should prep a plan B in case full-time school foiled: premier

Parents should prep a plan B in case full-time school foiled: premier

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says parents should prepare for a full return to classrooms this fall but also have a backup plan in case the COVID-19 pandemic forces further closures.
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Special report: ‘Financialization’ of seniors’ care has failed B.C. families, critics say

Special report: ‘Financialization’ of seniors’ care has failed B.C. families, critics say

Some critics charge B.C. has moved too far with the private sector handling seniors’ care.
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Most B.C. seniors' homes now accepting visitors

Most B.C. seniors' homes now accepting visitors

Residents are allowed to have one designated visitor with appointments made in advance
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Man not criminally responsible for fatal shooting, assault, in Salmon Arm, B.C.

Man not criminally responsible for fatal shooting, assault, in Salmon Arm, B.C.

SALMON ARM , B.C. — A man accused in a deadly shooting and aggravated assault last year in a church in British Columbia's southern Interior has been found not criminally responsible for the attacks. A judge-alone trial in B.C.
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Vancouver police say charge laid after attack on Asian senior with dementia

Vancouver police say charge laid after attack on Asian senior with dementia

VANCOUVER — A charge has been laid in an alleged attack on a Vancouver senior with dementia after police said they were investigating a hate crime.
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Vancouver council's call to ban 'street checks' rests with police board

Vancouver council's call to ban 'street checks' rests with police board

Vancouver council was unanimous Wednesday in move to ban police street checks of citizens
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B.C. Premier disappointed by large gatherings: 'Come on, you're better than that'

B.C. Premier disappointed by large gatherings: 'Come on, you're better than that'

“We’re only going to be able to defeat this if we do it together,” said Horgan. “The challenge ahead of us is enormous.”
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B.C. hotels could pivot to affordable multi-family rental housing

B.C. hotels could pivot to affordable multi-family rental housing

A plunge in revenue could be a window of opportunity for some hotels in Vancouver and across the province
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Prince Rupert port recognizes sustainable shipping

Prince Rupert port recognizes sustainable shipping

Vessels scored on air emission control and underwater noise reduction
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