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COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to have hit a peak in B.C., Omicron half as severe as Delta

COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to have hit a peak in B.C., Omicron half as severe as Delta

Health Minister Adrian Dix announced that 93.1 per cent of adults in B.C. have now received at least one dose of vaccine
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Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo charges NDP 'misled' employers on sick pay

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo charges NDP 'misled' employers on sick pay

Government should pay for the program itself "and keep the costs off the backs of businesses," Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo says
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Wanted man previously charged with sex offences believed to be on run with teen daughters

Wanted man previously charged with sex offences believed to be on run with teen daughters

The father and daughters are believed to be travelling in a 2006 Grey Dodge Grand Caravan with B.C. licence plate NE961N
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says COVID-19 antiviral pills may not be used for all B.C. patients. Here's why.

Dr. Bonnie Henry says COVID-19 antiviral pills may not be used for all B.C. patients. Here's why.

Health officials say that new data shows the treatment may not be used for some people.
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B.C. to send out COVID-19 booster invites to 12-17-year-olds

B.C. to send out COVID-19 booster invites to 12-17-year-olds

Province ‘strongly recommends’ additional doses for adolescents with underlying conditions
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Freedom Convoy shunned by South Asian truck drivers

Freedom Convoy shunned by South Asian truck drivers

The conspicuous absence of South Asian truck drivers in the mega protest over COVID-19 restrictions reflects high vaccination rates among immigrants
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B.C. oil and gas producers to cut 3.5 million tonnes of emissions

B.C. oil and gas producers to cut 3.5 million tonnes of emissions

$40.4 million in provincial funding supports carbon sequestration, waste heat recovery, fuel switching, methane capture
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Delta, White Rock pals win Lotto 6/49 jackpot

Delta, White Rock pals win Lotto 6/49 jackpot

Klashinsky, from Delta, and Zastre, from White Rock, have been playing the lottery together for more than a decade
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Victoria police officer seen giving thumbs-up to vaccine-mandate protesters

Victoria police officer seen giving thumbs-up to vaccine-mandate protesters

Officer was responding to "appreciative comments" about VicPD, police chief says
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Can bacteria replace chemicals in mining?

Can bacteria replace chemicals in mining?

New $16 million science project to map the genome of mine microbes
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