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Ditch expensive PCR COVID test for travel, B.C. tourism industry tells feds

Ditch expensive PCR COVID test for travel, B.C. tourism industry tells feds

B.C. businesses, tourism agencies and travel groups who say unneeded restrictions are damaging the economy want to see Ottawa lift COVID-19 PCR testing for travellers coming to Canada.
Police appeal for Richmond hit and run driver to come forward

Police appeal for Richmond hit and run driver to come forward

A man was knocked to the ground in the early hours of Oct. 29 on Bridgeport Road
B.C.'s information, privacy act proposals 'questionable': lawyer

B.C.'s information, privacy act proposals 'questionable': lawyer

NDP continues to take heat for proposed amendments.
Richmond woman, Vancouver man arrested after two-year loan-sharking probe

Richmond woman, Vancouver man arrested after two-year loan-sharking probe

Properties were seized in Richmond and Burnaby as part of a joint law enforcement operation
Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

'It's a high priority for us,' said Dix.
B.C.'s opioid crisis is claiming more than five lives a day: coroner

B.C.'s opioid crisis is claiming more than five lives a day: coroner

In August and September, an average of 5.5 people died across B.C. per day due to a toxic drug supply. Now, the province is investing $132 million over the next three years to treat people and their addiction.
BC SPCA beefing up patrols in Richmond park after disturbing video

BC SPCA beefing up patrols in Richmond park after disturbing video

However, the animal charity said it's unable to take any action as the rabbits are under the care of the Ministry of Environment
How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

Three-quarters of Canadians say the coronavirus pandemic has affected their eating habits. After 18 months, that shift is leading to some healthier habits.
Urban British Columbians 'overconfident' they can deal with storm fallout: BC Hydro

Urban British Columbians 'overconfident' they can deal with storm fallout: BC Hydro

Despite rising threats due to climate change, more than half of British Columbians don't have an emergency kit. Among the least prepared are Metro Vancouver residents, the province's biggest urban area.
'Impressive' supercell tornado did touch down in Vancouver: Environment Canada

'Impressive' supercell tornado did touch down in Vancouver: Environment Canada

Before this weekend, only seven tornados had ever touched down in the Vancouver area over the past 70 years