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Omicron remains the most common COVID-19 variant among B.C. residents

Omicron remains the most common COVID-19 variant among B.C. residents

VICTORIA — British Columbia recorded another 23 deaths linked to COVID-19 in the week ending April 9. New cases reported for the same period were 1,770.
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Sinclar reducing production at Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James mills

Sinclar reducing production at Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James mills

Mills reducing production to four days per week from five
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Bot tracking Elon Musk detects his arrival at YVR

Bot tracking Elon Musk detects his arrival at YVR

Many high-profile celebrities have gone through Vancouver International Airport this week.
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B.C. commits $53.6M in recovery funding for 10 local communities affected by floods

B.C. commits $53.6M in recovery funding for 10 local communities affected by floods

VICTORIA — Ten communities still recovering from November's disastrous flooding in British Columbia are receiving $53.6 million from the provincial government to help rebuild infrastructure and get evacuees back into their homes.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw B.C. oysters

Safety alert: Canada-wide norovirus outbreak linked to consumption of raw B.C. oysters

Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, cramping, chills, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and usually occur 12-48 hours after consumption.
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Province confirms outbreak of avian influenza at farm in North Okanagan

Province confirms outbreak of avian influenza at farm in North Okanagan

The province has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza at a farm in the North Okanagan. "With the recent confirmation of avian influenza in several provinces and U.S. states, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food has been working closely with the
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B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend

B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend

VANCOUVER — Travellers aboard a B.C. ferry heading to Nanaimo endured an epic late-night sailing when the vessel had engine trouble mid-voyage. BC Ferries says the Queen of Oak Bay departed Horseshoe Bay at about 8 p.m.
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Victoria paramedics going to Ukraine to deliver ambulances and medical supplies

Victoria paramedics going to Ukraine to deliver ambulances and medical supplies

They are flying to Poland on Sunday, will drive the ambulances over the border into Ukraine and transfer everything into the hands of paramedics with ­Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital
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Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

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Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing

Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing

Vancouver's mayor has announced a plan to boost the empty homes tax rate to five per cent and double its compliance audits in an effort to provide more affordable housing.
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