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BC Teachers' Federation calls for delay in school year start date to address concerns

The BCTF president says she and other teachers in advisory roles had spent weeks under the assumption the fall would mirror the partial re-opening seen in June.

Jul 31, 2020 8:26 AM Read more >

B.C. report on drowning cautions against overestimating swimming ability

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power authority has released a survey showing most people overestimate their swimming ability and may be more at risk of drowning.

Jul 31, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured with YWCA Metro Vancouver Icon Award

We already knew Dr. Bonnie Henry is an icon, but the YWCA just made it official

Jul 30, 2020 6:54 PM Read more >

Visitors aren't welcome during COVID on Haida Gwaii, at Tahltan Nation

DEASE LAKE, B.C. — The Tahltan Nation has issued a notice that the public should avoid its territory in northwest British Columbia until there's a vaccine or community immunity for COVID-19.

Jul 30, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

BC Ferries warns long weekend travellers without reservations to expect ‘multiple sailing waits’

Booking in advance is strongly recommended to guarantee the sailing of your choice.

Jul 30, 2020 5:15 PM Read more >

Fraser Valley, part of Metro Vancouver under air quality advisory over pollution

VANCOUVER — An air quality advisory has been issued for eastern Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of pollution.

Jul 30, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Homicide team in B.C. says human remains found a week after vehicle fire put out

BURNABY, B.C. — A burned-out vehicle taken to a tow yard last week in Burnaby, British Columbia, is now part of a homicide investigation.

Jul 30, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

28 new COVID-19 cases at Fraser Valley Packers puts outbreak total at 59

Outbreak at the Abbotsford blueberry-packing plant has expanded with increased contact tracing

Jul 30, 2020 3:35 PM Read more >

B.C. tabs Thompson Rivers University to study wildfire prediction, responses

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A university located in the heart of one of British Columbia's most volatile forest fire regions will lead new research in wildfire prediction, prevention and response.

Jul 30, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

The border isn’t as closed as you may think

433,275 travellers subject to quarantine or isolation requirements since March 25

Jul 30, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >