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B.C. Teachers Federation wants delay of school restart as COVID-19 cases surge

B.C. Teachers Federation wants delay of school restart as COVID-19 cases surge

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Teachers Federation wants the province to delay the start of the winter term in public schools across B.C. as cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 mount.
B.C. health officials scheduled to provide an update on preliminary COVID-19 data

B.C. health officials scheduled to provide an update on preliminary COVID-19 data

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are scheduled to release an update today on COVID-19 cases, vaccinations, hospitalizations and deaths in the province. The health ministry reported 1,785 new cases of the virus in B.C. on Tuesday.
British Columbia records 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

British Columbia records 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting 1,785 new cases of COVID-19. In a news release Tuesday, they say Fraser Health has the highest number of cases at 791. They say this data is preliminary.
Vancouver police nab driver for speeding in snowy and icy conditions

Vancouver police nab driver for speeding in snowy and icy conditions

"The posted speed limit is the maximum speed when [the] road is in good condition," emphasized the officer.
CN Rail wins right to privately prosecute northern B.C. rail blockade participants

CN Rail wins right to privately prosecute northern B.C. rail blockade participants

The group was arrested on Feb. 24, 2020
Backcountry skier spends Christmas Eve lost on Mount Seymour

Backcountry skier spends Christmas Eve lost on Mount Seymour

North Shore Rescue members guide lost skier out of Suicide Gully on Christmas Day
Lheidli T’enneh files claim for 1913 village destruction

Lheidli T’enneh files claim for 1913 village destruction

Chief Dolleen Logan reflects on the big moments of 2021 and hopes for 2022
B.C. extends state of emergency again that was put in place after November rain

B.C. extends state of emergency again that was put in place after November rain

VICTORIA — British Columbia is again extending its provincial state of emergency that's been in place after torrential rain caused severe flooding and mudslides last month.
B.C. health officials report more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases over three-day period

B.C. health officials report more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases over three-day period

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials reported 6,288 COVID-19 cases for a three-day period. A news release Monday says the case numbers are "preliminary.
Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

New daily cases in B.C. has now breached 2,000 for two straight days