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Sister of woman found dead last month is accused of first-degree murder

COQUITLAM, B.C. — A first-degree murder charge has been laid against the sister of a woman whose body was found in a Coquitlam, B.C., park last month.

Apr 4, 2020 10:27 AM Read more >

B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

Over 20 seniors' long-term care homes in B.C. have had COVID-19 outbreaks

Apr 4, 2020 9:01 AM Read more >

B.C. temporarily lifts data residency requirement in response to COVID-19

The province says the pandemic requires those who work for public bodies to use digital communication tools that are normally restricted

Apr 4, 2020 8:10 AM Read more >

B.C. wineries reach out to housebound consumers

Economic uncertainty is prompting wineries to offer discounts in addition to free shipping.

Apr 3, 2020 6:28 PM Read more >

Delta police stop two people selling medical equipment at inflated prices

DELTA, B.C. — Police in Delta, B.C., say it was "troubling" to catch two people reselling boxes of respirators and surgical masks at highly inflated prices.

Apr 3, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >

RCMP finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by B.C. MLA Jinny Sims

VICTORIA — British Columbia's prosecution service says NDP legislature member Jinny Sims will not face charges following an RCMP investigation and the appointment of a special prosecutor last fall.

Apr 3, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

Son faces murder charge in death of B.C. woman found in her home

SQUAMISH, B.C. — RCMP say the son of a woman found dead in her home earlier this week in Squamish, B.C., has been charged with second-degree murder.

Apr 3, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

Vancouver needs help as it focuses COVID-19 response on Downtown Eastside: mayor

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says there are no confirmed outbreaks or clusters of COVID-19 in the city's Downtown Eastside, where many residents have underlying health conditions and face barriers to following social-isolation protocols.

Apr 3, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

BC Ferries suspends service on some routes over COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries is suspending service on certain routes and laying off hundreds of staff starting Saturday as the company deals with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020 1:07 PM Read more >

B.C. issues bylaw officer guidelines for targeting re-sellers

The B.C. government also warned that people not adhering to the maximum 50-people rule for gatherings could be dealt with similarly.

Apr 3, 2020 10:23 AM Read more >