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Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

VICTORIA — British Columbia will pump $83 million over three years into its parks for new campsites and to expand trails and accessibility as the province had a record-breaking year for camping reservations last year.
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Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

B.C. provincial health officer has left a public health order allowing up to 10 people to gather outside while stating, 'Even if we can see people outside of our household, we shouldn’t right now.'
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2030 B.C. Olympics wouldn’t need government funding: Furlong

2030 B.C. Olympics wouldn’t need government funding: Furlong

2010 Games generated $1 billion in development, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade told.
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B.C. parks get $83-million funding boost for new campgrounds, amenities

B.C. parks get $83-million funding boost for new campgrounds, amenities

'It’s not anywhere near what we asked for, but I do really think this is a step in the right direction,' says outdoor recreation advocate.
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B.C. restaurants in layoff limbo

B.C. restaurants in layoff limbo

"COVID-19 has presented significant challenges for everyone in the restaurant industry."
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High court ruling will hurt free speech, civil liberties association says

High court ruling will hurt free speech, civil liberties association says

Supreme Court of Canada upholds conviction dismissing entrapment in child luring case.
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B.C. Supreme Court expands services to offer some sittings in Port Coquitlam

B.C. Supreme Court expands services to offer some sittings in Port Coquitlam

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Some services of the B.C. Supreme Court will be offered in the Port Coquitlam area as the Ministry of Attorney General recognizes the rapid growth of the Lower Mainland's Tri-Cities area.
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Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, Lake Babine Nation get funding from B.C. government

Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, Lake Babine Nation get funding from B.C. government

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has reached an agreement to give Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs $7.2 million in funding to support the implementation of their rights and title.
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Limited COVID-19 transmission within B.C. schools: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Limited COVID-19 transmission within B.C. schools: Dr. Bonnie Henry

B.C.'s top doc says most of the cases in the school setting were acquired outside of the school.
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COVID-19 cases could hit almost 3,000 a day in B.C. if nothing changes: modelling

COVID-19 cases could hit almost 3,000 a day in B.C. if nothing changes: modelling

More than 1.2 million doses of Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca have been delivered, with 26.7 per cent of British Columbians now vaccinated.
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