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YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

The University of British Columbia will help select the test used in a new COVID-19 rapid testing study, the Vancouver International Airport and WestJet announced Thursday.
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B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has launched a campaign to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
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Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Can't stay on enclosed ferry deck

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Can't stay on enclosed ferry deck

Transport Canada is no longer allowing passengers to stay in the cars on enclosed decks during crossings.
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One dead on North Van's Capilano River after 'large volume of water' released

One dead on North Van's Capilano River after 'large volume of water' released

Metro Vancouver and coroner investigating after large volume of water released from spillway gate during maintenance. Several people were swept into the river. One person is dead.
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Rope rescue underway on Capilano River

Rope rescue underway on Capilano River

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue crews are preparing to perform a rope rescue at the Capilano River this afternoon after two people were swept into the fast-moving water.
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RCMP identify North Vancouver homicide victim

RCMP identify North Vancouver homicide victim

Homicide investigators have identified the man killed in Wednesday night’s shooting in North Vancouver as Ali Rezza Serri, a 43-year-old Vancouver man.
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Rollout of COVID app remains murky for B.C.

Rollout of COVID app remains murky for B.C.

COVID Alert app was deployed in Ontario in July but it's still unclear when British Columbians will be able to make use of the contact-tracing app
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You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having snow tires on most B.C. highways

You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having snow tires on most B.C. highways

Winter tires and chains are required on most routes in B.C. starting Oct. 1
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B.C. drivers second speediest in Canada after Albertans: study

B.C. drivers second speediest in Canada after Albertans: study

When looking at risky driving behaviours, men are more likely than woman to engage in this with 76 per cent compared to 71 per cent.
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