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B.C. expands eligibility for rapid COVID-19 tests to people over 30

B.C. expands eligibility for rapid COVID-19 tests to people over 30

VICTORIA — People in their 30s and older can now pick up packs of free COVID-19 tests at pharmacies across British Columbia.
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Vancouver convention organizers see surge in interest

Vancouver convention organizers see surge in interest

More than 200 events are so far planned for 2022
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Court case wrapping for man accused of assaulting reporter at Vancouver Trump rally

Court case wrapping for man accused of assaulting reporter at Vancouver Trump rally

CBC photojournalist Ben Nelms was punched in the face while covering the January 2021 Donald Trump rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
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Musqueam sign agreement with YVR-based company on training

Musqueam sign agreement with YVR-based company on training

ABCoast said an agreement with a First Nations band is part of the 'path to truth and reconciliation.'
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Safety board says flaw in rail found, but not fixed before 38 cars derailed in B.C.

Safety board says flaw in rail found, but not fixed before 38 cars derailed in B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a defect in a railway track was found nine days before 38 Canadian National Railway cars derailed in northern British Columbia but it wasn't fixed.
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CN train derails in North Van near Squamish Nation Eslhá7an

CN train derails in North Van near Squamish Nation Eslhá7an

Two rail cars were affected in the derailment that occurred near Mosquito Creek and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation’s) Eslhá7an (Mission 1).
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Children's plush robes recalled due to fire hazard

Children's plush robes recalled due to fire hazard

The critter style robes were sold across Canada at Urban Kids stores
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B.C. Ferries extends schedule changes due to staffing shortage

B.C. Ferries extends schedule changes due to staffing shortage

Anticipating staff shortages in the months ahead, B.C. Ferries has extended until June 22 schedule changes to three of its routes in order to maintain reliable service.
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Police arrest suspect in alleged stair shoving incident, say Vancouver police

Police arrest suspect in alleged stair shoving incident, say Vancouver police

Vancouver Police say they have arrested a suspect one day after releasing a video that shows a man being pushed down a flight of stairs at a city transit stop.
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First Nation heads to court Monday to assert claim to portion of Nootka Island

First Nation heads to court Monday to assert claim to portion of Nootka Island

The Nuchatlaht claim covers provincial Crown land that contains Nuchatlitz Provincial Park at the northwest tip of the island, as well as lands granted as private forest tenures to companies such as Western Forest Products.
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