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B.C. confirms 104 new cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths
B.C. announced 104 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 5,952.
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1 home destroyed, hundreds evacuated, thousands on notice as wildfire flares in southern B.C.
Hundreds of residents in British Columbia's southern Okanagan region are out of their homes, and thousands more must be ready to leave on short notice as a nearby wildfire grows in size.
Ontario police investigate top RCMP brass for actions following Robert Dziekanski death
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating top RCMP brass' actions in the aftermath of the Robert Dziekanski, 13 years after his death.
B.C. announces 85 new COVID-19 cases, 3rd highest single day jump since beginning of pandemic
A statement from the province said the majority of cases are linked to young people in the Lower Mainland, with exposure coming from "events in the community."
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'We need to do better': B.C. announces 131 new COVID-19 cases over a 3-day period
B.C. has announced 131 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, with health officials warning that the province must urgently work to re-flatten its upwardly trending curve.
'It's psychological torture': Saudi activist's family say she hasn't been heard from in 6 weeks
Women's rights activist Loujain Alhathloul, currently jailed in Saudi Arabia, hasn't been heard from in six weeks — the longest time she's been silent since she was arrested two years ago, her family says.
One month after Canada Day outbreak, Kelowna struggles to balance tourism and COVID-19 sense
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran said this weekend is a tough test. The city is deferring to the province's authority — and recognizes the need to maintain its vital tourism industry while preventing a second outbreak.
Students are heading back to class in September. Here's what that could look like
Many of the details about how students, teachers and staff can safely return to class are still in the works, and we'll be learning more in the coming weeks — but for now, we try to provide answers to some of your most pressing questions about the preparations.
Most B.C. students to return to school full time in September
Most B.C. students from kindergarten to Grade 12 will return to class full time in September, Education Minister Rob Fleming announced Wednesday.
The week B.C. slipped: With COVID-19 cases on the rise, officials warn against pandemic fatigue
For the first time since the height of the pandemic, health officials on multiple occasions warned the public to pull back on social interactions, and "recommit" to physical distancing.
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B.C. puts new rules on restaurants, bars, nightclubs amid rising COVID-19 numbers
New measures will be introduced at B.C. restaurants, bars and nightclubs amid rising COVID-19 numbers, according to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.
Majority of B.C. residents support major economic shifts post-recovery, poll suggests
A new poll conducted by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives suggests the majority of British Columbians approve of the province's COVID-19 response, but also support a transition toward a more equitable post-pandemic economy.
Fewer than 1% of British Columbians had coronavirus by the time restrictions eased in May: study
A new B.C. study, the first in Canada to report sero-prevalancy, has found a low level of coronavirus antibodies in the population between March and May.
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B.C. forecasting 'staggering' $12.5B deficit due to COVID-19 pandemic
Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Finance Minister Carole James called the projected scenarios "staggering, but not without hope."
Science World rallies power of young Dr. Bonnie Henry as it faces a $13M loss due to COVID-19
A school photo of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, whose leadership in B.C. has inspired murals, pins, and even a pair of shoes, is featured as part of a campaign titled The World Needs More Nerds.