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IHIT seeks witnesses following Whistler stabbing death

IHIT seeks witnesses following Whistler stabbing death

There is no current risk to the public, say police
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B.C. reports 717 cases of COVID-19, three new outbreaks in seniors' care facilities

B.C. reports 717 cases of COVID-19, three new outbreaks in seniors' care facilities

VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 717 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the number of active infections in the province to 4,277.
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UBC president announces support for mandatory vaccines, masks for September semester

UBC president announces support for mandatory vaccines, masks for September semester

The university will also have rapid testing and vaccination clinics at both campuses
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Old-growth protesters allege RCMP's Fairy Creek actions defy recent court order

Old-growth protesters allege RCMP's Fairy Creek actions defy recent court order

As of Aug. 12, 597 individuals — 39 of whom have been previously arrested — have been arrested.
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First Nation reclaims land in Squamish

First Nation reclaims land in Squamish

The Squamish Nation says it will be using the area — near Stawamus IR 24 reserve — for residential purposes to help alleviate the effects of the housing crisis.
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$6.6 million spent for MRI at soon-to-be-demolished St. Paul’s Hospital

$6.6 million spent for MRI at soon-to-be-demolished St. Paul’s Hospital

Ministry, Providence Health Care say new machine will be moved to new hospital
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Tourism industry calls for continued relief and streamlined immigration

Tourism industry calls for continued relief and streamlined immigration

'Everyone may be thinking of recovery, but we are nowhere near recovery just yet'
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COVID-19 vaccine sends young man to Richmond hospital

COVID-19 vaccine sends young man to Richmond hospital

Richmond resident one in 62,500 of young adults develops heart inflammation due to vaccine
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Environment Canada issues 'extreme heat alert' for Lower Mainland

Environment Canada issues 'extreme heat alert' for Lower Mainland

Wildfire smoke from the Interior is expected to arrive in the Lower Mainland over the next few days, reducing the air quality.
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Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

The Tremont Creek wildfire is burning roughly seven kilometres from the community of Logan Lake.
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