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Strong winds in the forecast for Richmond on Friday

Richmond and much of Metro Vancouver will see winds of 70 km/h this afternoon

Dec 18, 2020 9:32 AM Read more >

Kites, balloons and squirrels: BC Hydro details 2020's 'memorable' power outages

BC Hydro responded to more than 61,000 trouble calls in 2020

Dec 18, 2020 9:02 AM Read more >

Online applications open for new B.C. COVID-19 recovery benefit

Online applications for the BC Recovery Benefit are now open

Dec 18, 2020 9:01 AM Read more >

Burnaby Hospital fire that contributed to COVID-19 outbreak deemed arson: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. — The RCMP say a fire that has been blamed for contributing to an outbreak of COVID-19 at a Metro Vancouver hospital was set deliberately.

Dec 17, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor says plan now for safe, COVID-free Christmas

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is advising people with chronic health conditions to contact their family doctor to determine if they should get vaccinated for COVID-19. Dr.

Dec 17, 2020 5:35 PM Read more >

21 new COVID-19 deaths pushes B.C.'s December total to 272

More than 38% of all COVID-19 deaths in the province have been so far this month

Dec 17, 2020 4:20 PM Read more >

B.C. police watchdog investigates Vancouver officers' use of force in arrest of man

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s police complaint commissioner will proceed with a disciplinary-conduct investigation into the actions of seven Vancouver officers involved in the arrest of a man who died five years ago. The B.C.

Dec 17, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >

Pre-lockdown care home preparations saved lives of seniors: study

Poor communication from provincial government, unions posed problems in keeping seniors safe

Dec 17, 2020 3:32 PM Read more >

Privacy commissioner rejects First Nations’ COVID-19 data release complaint

B.C.’s Ministry of Health doesn’t have to give three First Nations COVID-19 data on cases outside their communities, B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner ruled Dec. 17 .

Dec 17, 2020 1:59 PM Read more >

Two options on table to replace George Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has received a business case outlining two options to replace the 61-year-old George Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver.

Dec 17, 2020 1:35 PM Read more >