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Construction on the new acute care tower, now budgeted at $254 million, will start in 2021

COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when a person who is sick coughs or sneezes, although it can also be spread when a healthy person touches an object or surface, like a doorknob or a table, with the virus on it, and then touches their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands.

The goal of the new program is to allow more public scrutiny on the gas pricing structure of companies in B.C.

"I hope that young people in B.C. don't kill my mom, frankly, or David Suzuki."

Liberals want NDP to explain spending on swag instead of PPE

North Shore Rescue has responded to three calls for assistance in less than 12 hours, adding to what’s been an unfortunately busy season for the search and rescue group.

British Columbia’s health minister urged those thinking of attending large events where social distancing isn’t possible to re-think their plans, warning bylaw officers would be out enforcing COVID-19 rules.

Health officer says private parties are to blame for rising infection rates

Health officials are warning of possible COVID-19 exposure on four more flights through Vancouver. The flights, both domestic and international, were added to the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) public exposure list on Thursday.

A backcountry camper suffered serious injuries to his arm after an encounter with a black bear on McLean Mountain near Lillooet. The man was camping and surprised the bear when he emerged from his tent, according to the B.C.