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B.C. travellers must have self-isolation plan or face quarantine, says Horgan

VICTORIA — People returning to British Columbia from international travel are now legally required to present self-isolation plans or they will be placed in quarantine, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.

Apr 8, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

Google location data shows how B.C. lives have changed amid COVID-19

We're not at work or using transit, but we are going to parks more, according to the data

Apr 8, 2020 3:36 PM Read more >

B.C. homeless camp chicken manure human rights complaint dismissed

But the tribunal will hear Abbotsford campers’ police pepper spray complaint in the long-running issue

Apr 8, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

$3 million fund to enhance digital libraries across British Columbia

VICTORIA — Libraries across British Columbia are getting $3 million to enhance their digital services. The Ministry of Education says the one-time investment will permit greater access to online learning and reading resources.

Apr 8, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

Easter Bunny declared an 'essential service' in B.C. as premier makes 'special eggs-emption'

The legendary bunny can hop to it, despite orders for B.C. residents not to travel right now

Apr 8, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

BC Parks announces immediate closure of all provincial parks

British Columbia has the third largest parks system in North America, and as of right now, all the parks are closed

Apr 8, 2020 8:32 AM Read more >

B.C. faith leaders, Horgan discuss need for virtual religious ceremonies

VICTORIA — People of faith in British Columbia were urged Tuesday to celebrate Easter and other coming religious holidays through virtual gatherings to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. Provincial health officer Dr.

Apr 7, 2020 5:57 PM Read more >

Nearly 100 prisoners from 9 B.C. jails released early due to COVID-19

Outbreaks of the virus have been recorded in two prisons across the province

Apr 7, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

B.C. confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1291

There have been 4 new deaths.

Apr 7, 2020 3:08 PM Read more >

Time for smokers to butt out is now, or risk ventilator shortage: researcher

If there ever was a good time to quit smoking and vaping, now is that time

Apr 7, 2020 2:40 PM Read more >