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B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Securities Commission says anyone who hasn't paid fines related to investment misconduct is at risk of losing their vehicle insurance, renewal of a driver's licence or plates.
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B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer and Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia. Dr.
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'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

Now training as a mental health worker, Jessa Turner says psych nurses or other specially trained individuals should assist uniformed police in dealing with welfare checks and suicide calls — Metro Vancouver mayors agree with her
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Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

If seen, call 911.
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Strong early response to Oxford-AstraZeneca shots for Metro Vancouver 55 to 65s

Strong early response to Oxford-AstraZeneca shots for Metro Vancouver 55 to 65s

VANCOUVER — Residents of the Lower Mainland in B.C. between the ages of 55 and 65 can now schedule an appointment to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but making a booking might be challenging.
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London Drugs 'inundated' by vaccine booking calls, asks B.C. residents not to phone pharmacies

London Drugs 'inundated' by vaccine booking calls, asks B.C. residents not to phone pharmacies

London Drugs is offering vaccinations at three locations: North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Burnaby.
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered
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B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

VICTORIA — British Columbia is bumping up its age-based vaccination plan by offering Oxford-AstraZeneca shots to Lower Mainland residents between the ages of 55 and 65. The move comes a day after provincial health officer Dr.
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Whistler Blackcomb will not reopen following province-mandated closure

Whistler Blackcomb will not reopen following province-mandated closure

'We did not make this decision lightly,' says Whistler Blackcomb COO
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Mountain bikers blamed for killing 4,000 juvenile fish in Coquitlam creek

Mountain bikers blamed for killing 4,000 juvenile fish in Coquitlam creek

The city of Coquitlam is putting up fences in the area of Tahsis and Ozada avenues to stop unsanctioned trails from being used, and to prevent vandalism around Maple Creek.
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