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Four cases of Omicron variant identified at University of Victoria: officials

Four cases of Omicron variant identified at University of Victoria: officials

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting 1,129 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths over a three-day period. In a news release Monday, they say 185 of the active cases are in hospital while 72 are in intensive care.
'Belligerent' passengers refusing to wear masks delay Langdale ferry sailing Sunday

'Belligerent' passengers refusing to wear masks delay Langdale ferry sailing Sunday

Sunday afternoon travellers had a 50-minute delay while the Queen of Surrey held in dock in Langdale and police attended the situation
Coquihalla Highway could open even sooner than early January

Coquihalla Highway could open even sooner than early January

Full update on repairs expected Wednesday
Parts of southern British Columbia could get up to 20 centimetres of snow

Parts of southern British Columbia could get up to 20 centimetres of snow

VANCOUVER — Winter weather is making its way back into southern B.C. with Environment Canada issuing heavy snowfall warnings for several areas.
Vancouver police pull over crowded party bus with 28 passengers under age 19 (PHOTOS)

Vancouver police pull over crowded party bus with 28 passengers under age 19 (PHOTOS)

There could be fines of up to a whopping $40,000.
B.C. commits almost $30 million for event recovery fund for fairs and festivals

B.C. commits almost $30 million for event recovery fund for fairs and festivals

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has added more money to its grant program to fund fairs, festivals and other events in the province to help tourism recovery.
Proposed Mt. Meager geothermal plant takes another step towards operating

Proposed Mt. Meager geothermal plant takes another step towards operating

The Meager Creek Development Corporation is inching closer to breaking ground on a new geothermal power plant in the Pemberton area
Driving on snowy B.C. highways? Inform others of plans and carry emergency kit

Driving on snowy B.C. highways? Inform others of plans and carry emergency kit

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for parts of British Columbia as residents in some areas remain without power.
'I just don't understand': Wife of homicide victim Jeremy Gordaneer looking for answers

'I just don't understand': Wife of homicide victim Jeremy Gordaneer looking for answers

Artist Jeremy Gordaneer was killed on Aug. 31 in Victoria's Rockland neighbourhood.
B.C. reports 437 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths

B.C. reports 437 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say 10 cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have now been identified in the province.