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Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: B.C. port official
September 17, 2021 - 2:05 PM

VANCOUVER - Two U.S. bills proposed by a congressman and senator aimed at allowing Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports would have a "devastating" effect on British Columbia's economy, the head of Victoria's harbour authority says.
Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Vancouver health-care facilities
August 12, 2021 - 10:19 AM

VANCOUVER - Researchers in Vancouver are working to unleash a new weapon they hope will defeat the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting Nov. 1
July 16, 2021 - 6:02 AM

VICTORIA - The federal government says cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters in November, but they must follow public health requirements.
B.C. premier says changes to U.S. cruise ship rules remain temporary
June 11, 2021 - 5:26 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier says legislation proposed in the United States that would scrap a long-standing requirement for American cruise ships to dock at a foreign port between domestic stops doesn't change the fact people want to visit B.C.
U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority
May 21, 2021 - 10:56 AM

VANCOUVER - When the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passed legislation amending a historical law that some say could have severe consequences for British Columbia's port communities, it came as little surprise to Ian Robertson.
More than 1,400 tourism workers to provide non-clinical help with B.C. vaccinations
March 24, 2021 - 3:27 PM

VICTORIA - More than 1,400 tourism and hospitality workers who have been laid off or are struggling with reduced hours are set to provide non-clinical help with the COVID-19 immunization rollout in British Columbia.
B.C. pilot study to allow electric kick scooters to operate legally in six cities
March 23, 2021 - 3:11 PM

VANCOUVER - A newly approved pilot project will allow electric kick scooters to legally cruise the streets and bike paths of six British Columbia municipalities.
B.C. tourism industry may be challenged with pent-up demand: economist
March 14, 2021 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's battered tourism industry is poised for a strong recovery after vaccinations become widespread, but meeting that demand could be a challenge, Scotiabank's chief economist says.
Isolation and sanitation during COVID-19 may affect human microbiome, scientists say
February 21, 2021 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER - As people around the world remain isolated in their homes, avoiding close contact with others and meticulously sanitizing their hands and surfaces, scientists warn there may be unintended consequences of these necessary pandemic protocols.
Pandemic doesn't slow cargo shipments at the port in Prince Rupert, B.C.
January 18, 2021 - 3:23 PM

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - The port in Prince Rupert, B.C., has set another record in defiance of the economic downtown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ghosts of Kelowna partiers past heard between rows of ill-fated trees
- This story was first published March 17, 2021. If you’ve ever walked through the rows of eastern white cedars near Kelowna’s Guisachan house, you may have heard the faint clip-clop of horses and echoes of laughter that has

When to pick those pumpkins as nights get colder in Kamloops, Okanagan
Pumpkins are reaching maturity and turning orange in many backyards in Kamloops and the Okanagan as Halloween approaches but with reports of frosty nights coming, some residents are wondering if they should pull their pumpkins off the vine early.

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BC News

Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: B.C. port official

Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Vancouver health-care facilities

Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting Nov. 1

B.C. premier says changes to U.S. cruise ship rules remain temporary

U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority

More than 1,400 tourism workers to provide non-clinical help with B.C. vaccinations

B.C. pilot study to allow electric kick scooters to operate legally in six cities

B.C. tourism industry may be challenged with pent-up demand: economist

Isolation and sanitation during COVID-19 may affect human microbiome, scientists say

Pandemic doesn't slow cargo shipments at the port in Prince Rupert, B.C.

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