B.C. News

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The first major blaze of British Columbia's 2020 fire season has doubled in size near Squamish, but the BC Wildfire Service says that is due to better mapping, not further spread of the flames.

“We know we still face the potential of growth in cases and deaths in British Columbia."

The service will function as a single point of contact for businesses looking for information and resources as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

VICTORIA — Vancouver's mayor says community relief measures introduced Thursday by the British Columbia government are not enough to prevent city layoffs and service cuts.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says crews are making good progress on a ground fire that's so far charred one square kilometre of bush and trees in the Upper Squamish Valley.

In addition to previous logistical measures, ICBC has just announced more ways customers in need can find some relief

VANCOUVER — B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials — shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is launching a limited edition shoe called "The Dr. Henry," inspired by the public health official.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest calamity to hit a British Columbia-based pulp and specialty printing company, forcing it to extend shutdowns at two B.C. mills until at least mid-summer.

Measures do not include tax deferment request of region’s mayors, or $200 million requested from Mayor Kennedy Stewart

A B.C.-based marine plastic pollution researcher is cautioning the discarded masks are compounding an already troubling problem in our oceans