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'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

VANCOUVER — Warner Bros. Television says the Vancouver-based production of teen drama "Riverdale" has been halted until further notice.

Mar 12, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

British Columbia focuses on long-term care homes in COVID-19 fight

VICTORIA — British Columbia will put more focus on enhancing prevention of the novel coronavirus at long-term care facilities to protect vulnerable elderly people and staff, the provincial health officer said Wednesday. Dr.

Mar 12, 2020 1:38 AM Read more >

Coquihalla Highway closed southbound after crash on snowy roads

A jack-knifed semi has closed the southbound lanes of the Coquihalla.

Mar 11, 2020 8:48 PM Read more >

Death of Aussie woman found in Whistler lake ruled a suicide

Alison Raspa had been missing for several months before her body was discovered in March 2018.

Mar 11, 2020 7:33 PM Read more >

'It's beyond me': President of Doctors BC doesn't understand toilet paper frenzy

"We are encouraging people if they're going to stock up, which may or may not be necessary right now, to act as if they are preparing for a bad winter storm."

Mar 11, 2020 6:04 PM Read more >

B.C. RCMP and coroner seek information about man one year after body found

VICTORIA — RCMP and the British Columbia Coroners Service are asking for help identifying an unknown man one year after his remains were discovered.

Mar 11, 2020 4:39 PM Read more >

Protect workers – and their jobs – from COVID-19, says BC Federation of Labour

"The recommended 14-day self-isolation has brought to light serious concerns for workers and their families."

Mar 11, 2020 12:50 PM Read more >

B.C. announces seven new COVID-19 cases, including two more care home workers

VANCOUVER — A small outbreak of COVID-19 continues at a long-term care facility in North Vancouver as officials announced that two more health-care workers have tested positive for the virus. Dr.

Mar 11, 2020 12:52 AM Read more >

B.C. reports 7 new cases of coronavirus

This brings the province's total to date to 39 cases

Mar 10, 2020 11:02 PM Read more >

Liquefied petroleum gas was aboard recently derailed train in northern B.C.: TSB

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says seven rail cars that derailed in northern British Columbia last Thursday were filled with liquefied petroleum gas.

Mar 10, 2020 9:05 PM Read more >