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VICTORIA — British Columbia recorded a slight drop in hospitalizations from COVID-19 and no deaths were reported due to the virus Tuesday.

VICTORIA — B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use.

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada is warning of a "considerable" risk across British Columbia's south coast for parts of this week.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board has successfully appealed a City of Vancouver decision that cut millions from the police budget and the timing means the cost won't hit taxpayers until next year.

Experts say heightened cyberattack threats should provide corporate wake-up call

“We believe all health care workers should be held to the same standard when it comes to public health guidelines.”

Samantha Jesselynn ­Dittmer was initially charged with careless use of a firearm, which was upgraded to manslaughter five days later. She now faces a charge of second-degree murder.

SURREY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is pushing the minimum wage up to $15.65 an hour, which it says is the highest among the provinces. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced Mondaythat the hourly wage will jump by 45 cents starting June 1.

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped again in British Columbia but another 14 people died over a three-day period since Friday. A Health Ministry statement says the death toll has reached 2,946 people.

Decision made without meaningful consultation, says Downtown Prince George