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Five arrested after liquid poured on B.C. police chief at memorial for Chantel Moore

Five arrested after liquid poured on B.C. police chief at memorial for Chantel Moore

VICTORIA — Five people were arrested after the chief of the Victoria Police Department had liquid poured on him while attending a ceremony for an Indigenous woman killed during a wellness check.
B.C. school district to lock doors during class after COVID-19 protests

B.C. school district to lock doors during class after COVID-19 protests

SALMON ARM, B.C. — A British Columbia school district says it will begin locking its schools' outside doors during classtime after protesters opposed to COVID-19 protective measures entered several facilities on Friday.
B.C. willing to help Alberta in COVID-19 battle, but needs hospital space: Horgan

B.C. willing to help Alberta in COVID-19 battle, but needs hospital space: Horgan

VANCOUVER — Premier John Horgan says the province is willing to help Alberta when it comes to battling COVID-19, but the priority is on ensuring hospitals in British Columbia don't become overwhelmed.
Ambulance union wants more community paramedics in cities like Richmond

Ambulance union wants more community paramedics in cities like Richmond

Community paramedics are in rural and remote B.C. communities, but not in urban settings
A 'China Shock' to home prices: U.S. Federal Reserve study

A 'China Shock' to home prices: U.S. Federal Reserve study

Study used methodology deemed racist by some in Vancouver's housing debate.
B.C. warns of landslide risk during heavy rain over wildfire-scorched areas

B.C. warns of landslide risk during heavy rain over wildfire-scorched areas

LYTTON, B.C. — Heavy rainfall that has increased the risk of landslides caused the B.C. government to announced the closure of a section of the Trans-Canada Highway on Friday.
Social media harming people's access to facts: Horgan

Social media harming people's access to facts: Horgan

Nelson councillor cites knowledge decline with loss of journalists, libraries.
B.C. premier tells Fairy Creek protesters to go home

B.C. premier tells Fairy Creek protesters to go home

Horgan made the comments during an address to UBCM delegates.
Tk’emlúps Nation extends invitation to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Tk’emlúps Nation extends invitation to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A First Nation that announced more than 200 unmarked graves had been found at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C., is inviting people to mark Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
High-speed foot-passenger ferry planned between Nanaimo and Vancouver

High-speed foot-passenger ferry planned between Nanaimo and Vancouver

The ferry is to be privately funded and more information will be released in the coming weeks.