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COVID-19 in B.C. and Canada... one year later

COVID-19 in B.C. and Canada... one year later

Province’s first case was confirmed on Jan. 28, 2020, and rest is history
B.C. boy breaks Guinness world record for towering Jenga stack

B.C. boy breaks Guinness world record for towering Jenga stack

Most warnings lifted as heavy snow eludes much of B.C.'s south coast

Most warnings lifted as heavy snow eludes much of B.C.'s south coast

VANCOUVER — A weekend of Environment Canada warnings about snow over the south coast of British Columbia produced very little of the white stuff and all warnings except the one covering Metro Vancouver have now been lifted.
Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

A group of orcas got pretty close to shore this weekend and gave beachgoers an unexpected close encounter.
SFU researchers discover giant sand worms existed near Taiwan

SFU researchers discover giant sand worms existed near Taiwan

They're not quite the ones from Dune, but still big enough to cause nightmares
B.C. south coast still under snowfall warnings despite many waking up to rain

B.C. south coast still under snowfall warnings despite many waking up to rain

VANCOUVER — Many residents of British Columbia's south coast woke up to rain on Sunday after expecting an overnight snow dump, but Environment Canada warns snow is still in the forecast.
No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver

No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A burned body, believed to be of a homeless person, has been found in a forested area of North Vancouver, B.C. RCMP Sgt. Peter DeVries says no foul play is suspected at this time and instead this appears to be a tragic accident.
Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER — Residents of British Columbia's south coast are being urged to prepare for a blast of wintry weather this weekend.
Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. jail after 20 people test positive

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. jail after 20 people test positive

SURREY, B.C. — Fraser Health has declared two new COVID-19 outbreaks, including at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre, where 20 people in custody have tested positive.
Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing 'breach' of policies, procedures

Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing 'breach' of policies, procedures

VANCOUVER — The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to suspended its elected president, alleging there has been a breach of its policies and procedures.