Canadian researchers lead development of new drug for COVID-19 variants
A new anti-viral drug could improve COVID-19 outcomes and survival rates — and is highly effective against multiple variants —
One dead in shooting at Vancouver airport: Report
A shooting at the Vancouver International Airport, and one person has died. According to a report in Vancouver Sun, one
COS say grizzly bear will be ‘left alone’ after incident near Sicamous
A man and his two dogs sustained minor injuries in a suspected grizzly bear attack in Malakwa, northeast of Sicamous,
Vaccine must be prioritized for legally blind British Columbians
Let me start by sharing a couple of things about myself. First, I am completely blind. I have been since birth due to a genetic condition.
Woman seriously injured in cougar attack near Agassiz
The Conservation Officer Service Predator Attack Team is responding to a cougar attack in the Harrison Mills area, west of
RCMP allowed to set up road checks to enforce non-essential travel
The Province is authorizing site-specific road checks between regions to enforce the non-essential travel restrictions. The road checks may be
BC aims to remove more than 100 derelict vessels this summer
Up to 1,200 kilometres of B.C.’s coastlines and more than 100 derelict vessels are the targets of new marine debris
Two Vancouver Festivals partner in virtual wine auction
The Vancouver International Wine Festival and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival are partnering to present a unique new online event, the Bacchanalia Online Auction, which will offer exclusive wines and wine experiences while raising crucial funds for both festivals.
Feds sign agreement for 65 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The Government of Canada has secured COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer for 2022 and 2023, with options to extend into 2024.
Sunshine Coast RCMP looking for missing Indigenous teen
Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing youth, Kadence Yelton. Kadence is a 14
VPD seeks witnesses after pedestrian killed by semi-truck in DTES
Vancouver Police are investigating the year’s fifth pedestrian fatality, which occurred this morning in the Downtown Eastside. A 67-year-old man
Rogers ‘working hard’ to restore cell phone service
Rogers is working on restoring service to its customers affected by the outage in Ontario and BC.
One dead in shooting outside Downtown Vancouver restaurant
Vancouver Police are investigating the murder of a man last night in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood. Police responded to several
New COVID vaccine schedule invites those over 18 to register this week
More than 1.8 million British Columbians are being invited to register for their COVID-19 vaccine in the week ahead as
Charges approved in Vancouver stalking incident
A Vancouver Police investigation has led to approved criminal charges in an alleged stalking case. The charges were approved by
Richmond company fined over $110,000 for obstructing fisheries officers
A Richmond seafood company was fined over $110,000 for obstructing DFO fishery officers in the performance of their duties.
Sea to Sky Highway closed in both directions; expect major delays
The Sea to Sky Highway is closed in both directions as emergency crews respond to a vehicle incident between Alice
BC moves to decriminalize simple drug possession
The province will officially request a federal exemption from Health Canada to decriminalize personal possession of drugs in the province.
Gibsons man arrested for dangerous driving
Sunshine Coast RCMP have arrested a Gibsons man for dangerous driving on the Sunshine Coast Highway.
Province announces new ‘circuit breaker’ business grant
BC Government has announced a new grant for businesses affected by the ‘circuit breaker’ measures it announced on March 30.
