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First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

VICTORIA — A coalition of British Columbia First Nations and the provincial health officer have reached an information-sharing agreement over COVID-19 infections, but the nations say the deal still needs work.
Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

VERNON, B.C. — A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.
UPDATED: Dog attacked by cougar on Buntzen Lake trail, owner says cougar jumped onto path

UPDATED: Dog attacked by cougar on Buntzen Lake trail, owner says cougar jumped onto path

As cougar sightings continue, a Port Moody group is hosting a talk tonight on how to co-exist with North America's biggest cat
'Epic': Stunning footage captures storm moving across Alouette Lake (VIDEO)

'Epic': Stunning footage captures storm moving across Alouette Lake (VIDEO)

"Anyone get caught in a storm in Golden Ears Park yesterday?"
WorkSafeBC blitz finds COVID-19 violations at more than half its Whistler inspections

WorkSafeBC blitz finds COVID-19 violations at more than half its Whistler inspections

Common infractions include employers not conducting proper health checks, not having proper equipment available or used correctly, and infractions to occupancy limits
Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Doug Scott, manager of the Gaming Police and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) between 2011 and 2013, tells of a lack of police participation at B.C. casinos as suspicious transactions reached hundreds of millions of dollars each year
Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Doug Scott, manager of the Gaming Police and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) between 2011 and 2013, tells of a lack of police participation at B.C. casinos as suspicious transactions reached hundreds of millions of dollars each year
B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia will begin a clinical trial on a COVID-19 drug therapy approved by Health Canada on an emergency basis for patients who are at risk of being hospitalized with severe illness. Provincial health officer Dr.
UPDATED: Coquitlam RCMP regret 'white van' abduction statement after backlash

UPDATED: Coquitlam RCMP regret 'white van' abduction statement after backlash

Coquitlam RCMP are clarifying statements they made on the weekend about rumours after a social media backlash, stating they take seriously any direct report of an attempted abduction; BC RCMP issue a press release stating Chilliwack, Port Moody missing persons cases not related
Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Older British Columbians may receive instructions for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 within the coming days as the province prepares to roll out its mass vaccination efforts.