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Ship that lost containers moves to Nanaimo, B.C.: coast guard
December 03, 2021 - 1:47 PM

NANAIMO, B.C. - A cargo ship that lost more than 100 containers into the Pacific Ocean after a fire on board has been cleared to travel to the Port of Nanaimo in British Columbia.
B.C. identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are tested
November 30, 2021 - 3:51 PM

VICTORIA - A person who recently returned to British Columbia from Nigeria has been identified as the province's first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday.
Ottawa and British Columbia promise co-operation on province's flooding
November 26, 2021 - 7:53 PM

VICTORIA - The federal and British Columbia governments have created a joint committee of cabinet ministers to deal with the devastation caused by flooding, while also promising to match donations given to the Canadian Red Cross.
Death toll rises to four as B.C. officials warn about next 'atmospheric river'
November 20, 2021 - 4:16 PM

Senior government officials in British Columbia warned residents on Saturday to brace for another round of weekend rainstorms even as the death toll from floods triggered by the last round of extreme weather continued to rise.
B.C. pot sector bracing for delivery challenges and shortages after extreme weather
November 17, 2021 - 10:12 AM

B.C.'s cannabis industry is bracing for difficulties with getting products to distributors and stores after storms, massive floods and mudslides hit the province this week.
"It's lifesaving": B.C. dispatcher encourages hikers, skiers to download new app
October 10, 2021 - 4:33 PM

VANCOUVER - As winter weather approaches, North Vancouver RCMP emergency dispatcher Jodie Cohan is encouraging all British Columbians, especially those who venture into the backcountry, to download geolocation technology called What3Words.
Up to 15 cm of snow expected on B.C.'s Interior highways Sunday: Environment Canada
October 09, 2021 - 12:22 PM

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is cautioning people travelling to the province's Interior over Thanksgiving weekend to prepare for winter weather conditions.
State of emergency declared in British Columbia over growing wildfires
July 20, 2021 - 10:14 PM

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's public safety minister has declared a provincial state of emergency over the growing wildfire threat to prepare for potential mass evacuations and help secure accommodation that might be needed by evacuees.
Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend
May 21, 2021 - 11:57 AM

VANCOUVER - Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans.
Police say gang conflict in Metro Vancouver may be behind shooting death at airport
May 10, 2021 - 12:22 AM

RICHMOND, B.C. - The death of a 28-year-old man outside the departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport is believed to be linked to the ongoing gang conflict that has gripped British Columbia's Lower Mainland, police say.
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BC News

Ship that lost containers moves to Nanaimo, B.C.: coast guard

B.C. identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are tested

Ottawa and British Columbia promise co-operation on province's flooding

Death toll rises to four as B.C. officials warn about next 'atmospheric river'

B.C. pot sector bracing for delivery challenges and shortages after extreme weather

"It's lifesaving": B.C. dispatcher encourages hikers, skiers to download new app

Up to 15 cm of snow expected on B.C.'s Interior highways Sunday: Environment Canada

State of emergency declared in British Columbia over growing wildfires

Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

Police say gang conflict in Metro Vancouver may be behind shooting death at airport

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