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B.C. blaze that destroyed homes near Squamish doubles in size: wildfire service

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The first major blaze of British Columbia's 2020 fire season has doubled in size near Squamish, but the BC Wildfire Service says that is due to better mapping, not further spread of the flames.

Apr 17, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

Stay the course with COVID-19 restrictions and response, Dr. Bonnie Henry tells B.C.

“We know we still face the potential of growth in cases and deaths in British Columbia."

Apr 17, 2020 12:04 PM Read more >

Province launches COVID-19 support service for B.C. businesses

The service will function as a single point of contact for businesses looking for information and resources as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 16, 2020 7:56 PM Read more >

Vancouver mayor says B.C. relief not enough to ward off layoffs, service cuts

VICTORIA — Vancouver's mayor says community relief measures introduced Thursday by the British Columbia government are not enough to prevent city layoffs and service cuts.

Apr 16, 2020 6:58 PM Read more >

Crews make progress on uncontrolled wildfire north of Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says crews are making good progress on a ground fire that's so far charred one square kilometre of bush and trees in the Upper Squamish Valley.

Apr 16, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >

Here's how ICBC will help motorists during the COVID-19 pandemic

In addition to previous logistical measures, ICBC has just announced more ways customers in need can find some relief

Apr 16, 2020 3:37 PM Read more >

Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C. provincial health officer

VANCOUVER — B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials — shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is launching a limited edition shoe called "The Dr. Henry," inspired by the public health official.

Apr 16, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Two B.C. paper mills face longer closures because of COVID-19 pandemic

RICHMOND, B.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest calamity to hit a British Columbia-based pulp and specialty printing company, forcing it to extend shutdowns at two B.C. mills until at least mid-summer.

Apr 16, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >

B.C. government announces measures to help cash-strapped municipalities

Measures do not include tax deferment request of region’s mayors, or $200 million requested from Mayor Kennedy Stewart

Apr 16, 2020 9:57 AM Read more >

Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

A B.C.-based marine plastic pollution researcher is cautioning the discarded masks are compounding an already troubling problem in our oceans

Apr 16, 2020 8:21 AM Read more >