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B.C. tree that inspired award-winning author Joy Kogawa damaged by windstorm

B.C. tree that inspired award-winning author Joy Kogawa damaged by windstorm

VANCOUVER — A cherry tree that inspired award-winning Canadian author Joy Kogawa has been damaged in a fierce windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia.
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Province invests $25 million in Prince Rupert port

Province invests $25 million in Prince Rupert port

Container transloading capacity expected to jump by 400,000 TEUs annually.
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TSB says 'misinterpretation of navigational information' led to vessel crash in B.C.

TSB says 'misinterpretation of navigational information' led to vessel crash in B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a "misinterpretation of navigational information" led to a crash and injuries to the crew of a Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue vessel near Sooke, B.C., two years ago.
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Vancouver Coastal Health says schools have low COVID-19 transmission rates

Vancouver Coastal Health says schools have low COVID-19 transmission rates

VANCOUVER — A health authority says data showing schools in the Vancouver area are a low risk for the transmission of COVID-19 supports keeping classes open.
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Horgan now seeking 'second and third opinion' on Site C

Horgan now seeking 'second and third opinion' on Site C

Horgan has asked two international experts to review BC Hydro's proposed engineering fix
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B.C. seeking legal advice on limiting interprovincial travel: premier

B.C. seeking legal advice on limiting interprovincial travel: premier

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier says his government is seeking legal advice on whether it can limit non-essential travel from people out of province during the pandemic.
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WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

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24 years after Reena Virk's murder, parole board continues Kelly Ellard's release

24 years after Reena Virk's murder, parole board continues Kelly Ellard's release

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The 38-year-old woman convicted of murdering teenager Reena Virk near Victoria in 1997 will be allowed to continue her day parole.
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Hydro says lights back on for 220K customers after windstorm hits southern B.C.

Hydro says lights back on for 220K customers after windstorm hits southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Power has been mostly restored in southern British Columbia affected by this week's powerful windstorm.
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More than 63,000 British Columbians vaccinated against COVID-19

More than 63,000 British Columbians vaccinated against COVID-19

Premier John Horgan says cabinet will continue strategic planning for the term ahead in two-day virtual retreat
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