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B.C. coronavirus cases climb to 21

Half of the newest cases, however, are not connected to any previous cases of COVID-19

Mar 5, 2020 4:03 PM Read more >

Man found dead after fire in makeshift structure in Salmon Arm, B.C.

SALMON ARM , B.C. — The RCMP and coroners service are investigating after a man was found dead inside a makeshift structure following an early morning fire in southeast British Columbia. The Mounties say emergency crews responded just after 5:15 a.m.

Mar 5, 2020 3:36 PM Read more >

B.C. condo owners face bankruptcies as insurance costs soar

“You could lose your home.”

Mar 5, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

First Nation wants anti-pipeline group to apologize for protest outside premier’s home

The Beecher Bay band says Extinction Rebellion ignored protocol and terrorized a private citizen on their land

Mar 5, 2020 6:58 AM Read more >

Horgan says pipeline protests at B.C. legislature 'counterproductive'

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier John Horgan questions what is being achieved by ongoing protests at the legislature, but he won't ask dozens of people camped at the building's ceremonial gates to leave.

Mar 4, 2020 6:02 PM Read more >

Manslaughter charge laid in death of man at Vancouver homeless camp

Vancouver police say a man has been charged in the homicide of a 62-year-old man at a homeless camp in the Downtown Eastside. Police say 50-year-old Glen Martin has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Jesus Cristobal-Esteban. Const.

Mar 4, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Strike possible by Saturday at Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria

VICTORIA — Workers have served strike notice at the Fairmont Empress, a well-known landmark hotel in Victoria. A statement from Unifor Local 4276 says it represents almost 500 workers in several departments from housekeeping to groundskeeping.

Mar 4, 2020 10:25 AM Read more >

B.C. schools advised to cancel or postpone trips to coronavirus-hit regions

However, health officials said the risk of COVID-19 spreading remains low in B.C.

Mar 4, 2020 7:14 AM Read more >

B.C. Supreme court hears audio tape of arrest at murder trial

KELOWNA, B.C. — A man accused of second-degree murderer in West Kelowna, B.C., asked for a ride to the hospital after being found by police covered in blood and hiding in a dumpster, a court heard Tuesday.

Mar 3, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >

Man with ties to Scouts accused of distributing child porn in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — A man from Surrey, B.C., with ties to Scouts Canada is accused of distributing, accessing and possessing child pornography. The RCMP say in a news release that 57-year-old Edward Vandeyck was charged Friday.

Mar 3, 2020 4:39 PM Read more >