Province launches COVID-19 survey
BC Government is inviting people to take part in a COVID-19 survey to gather information on how the pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of people.
Fine for ‘dooring’ goes up this Monday
The Province of British Columbia is significantly increasing the fine for “dooring.” The new fine come into effect this Monday, September 21.
Alert issued about ‘active bear’ at Stawamus Chief park
BC Parks has issued an alert about an active bear in the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.
Two people charged for allegedly feeding bears in Whistler
Two people are facing charges in connection with allegedly feeding black bears in Whistler.
Sea to Sky Gondola cable line cut again
The Sea to Sky Gondola cable line has been cut again, a year and a month after the gondola was first vandalized.
BC to change regulations to address rising cost of strata insurance
The province says it is making changes to regulations to address the rising cost of strata insurance in the province and to make the industry transparent.
Grizzly bear attacks man on trail near Pemberton
The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating after a 36-year-old man was attacked by a grizzly bear in a remote area north of Pemberton.
Cougar attacks child near Lillooet
A 10-year-old boy is lucky to have escaped serious injury after a cougar attack northwest of Lillooet.
BC Parks will tow Illegally parked vehicles at Porteau Cove park
BC Parks will start towing illegally parked vehicles at Porteau Cove Provincial Park this week.
Serious motorcycle accident on Duffy Lake Road closes Highway 99
A serious accident on the Duffy Lake Road has closed Highway 99 in both directions. The accident happened 27 kilometres north of Pemberton.
Alert issued after two die in carbon monoxide poisoning
The Technical Safety BC is alerting the public after two incidents of fatal exposure to carbon monoxide in the province.
Warning issued about online cannabis scam
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning customers about fraudulent online cannabis retailers.
One in three people avoiding health care workers: UBC research
One in three people in BC have been avoiding health care workers, according to a new research by UBC.
Health Canada issues recall for Valor fireplaces
Health Canada has issued a recall for Valor H5 series fireplaces due to risk of breaking glass that can cause a laceration.
$2,000 ticket for those breaking COVID-19 rules
Police and other provincial enforcement officers are being given the power to issue $2,000 violation tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order on gatherings and events.
Two rescued from sinking boat in Georgia Strait
RCMP officers patrolling along the marine border in Georgia Strait rescued two people after their boat sank in the water.
Drive-thru COVID-19 test available in Vancouver
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is opening a new first-come first-serve testing site in Vancouver to provide increased screening and testing for COVID-19.
Vancouver man pleads guilty in vicious beating of girlfriend’s dog
A man accused of brutally beating his girlfriend’s dog in 2016 plead guilty in a Vancouver court.
Grizzly bear attacks man near Lillooet
The Conservation Officer Service is investigating after a 58-year-old man was attacked by a grizzly bear in the Lillooeet area on Sunday.
COVID-19 exposure warning for lounge in Trump Hotel
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a new COVID-19 exposure warning for a lounge located in the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Downtown Vancouver.
COVID-19 alert issued for Vancouver night club
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a new COVID-19 exposure warning for a club in Downtown Vancouver.
