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BCJan 19, 2022

B.C. crosses grim milestone of 300,000 COVID-19 cases; Hospitalizations rise to 854

B.C. is reporting 1,975 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 301,121 cases in the province. There are 37,167 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 258,417 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 854 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 112 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. The new/active cases include:731 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 18,271503 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 9,727478 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active cases: 5,58088 new cases in Norther
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BCJan 19, 2022

B.C. expecting 4,000 doses of Pfizer's newly approved antiviral treatment

Health officials say BC is expecting to receive four-thousand doses this week of Pfizer's newly approved antiviral treatment to help fight off COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says Health Canada is also looking at approving two other COVID-19 vaccines, including one made from tobacco plants. But she has a warning for people holding out for alternatives to MRNA vaccines. Dr. Henry says the new vaccines won't be available for some time while the unvaccinated are at particular risk of serious illness from the quickly spreading Omicron variant.
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BCJan 19, 2022

Two people stabbed in a fight involving nine people in New Westminster

Police say two people were stabbed last night in a fight involving nine people at an intersection in New Westminster. Police say they found four people who had been assaulted after they responded to reports of the fight near Westminster Pier Park. Sergeant Sanjay Kumar says the two stabbing victims were taken to hospital and they remain in stable condition. Sanjay Kumar says police are still in the early stages of determining what led up to the incident, but it appears that it was between two groups that met inside the park.
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BCJan 19, 2022

Woman found dead in dog park in Kelowna identified as Austyn Godfrey of Ontario

RCMP say they have identified a woman whose body was found at a dog park in Kelowna on Sunday morning. Police say they have notified the next of kin of 25 year old Austyn Godfrey of Ontario. They say an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Investigators are asking any motorists with dash cameras who were near the dog park from Saturday night to 8:30 a-m Sunday to contact them.
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BCJan 18, 2022

Coquihalla Highway set to reopen to regular traffic

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) will reopen to regular vehicle traffic between Hope and Merritt.This will be a much more convenient route for people who need to travel between the Lower Mainland and the Interior, and is another significant milestone in the province’s recovery from the devastating storms.Temporary repairs to the Coquihalla are in place while the ministry plans permanent repairs to the damaged sections. This means travel-pattern changes and reduced speed limits, with the trip between Hope and Merritt taking about 45 minutes longer than normal. T
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BCJan 18, 2022

Fitness centres can reopen in B.C., other COVID restrictions remain

Gyms and other exercise facilities are being allowed to reopen in British Columbia, a move the province's top doctor describes as a "cautious step" in lifting COVID-19 restrictions.Dr. Bonnie Henry says proof of vaccination will be required to use gyms, which will operate under capacity limits.Henry says other restrictions that went into effect in December will remain in place because of the high rates of transmission of COVID-19 and the number of people needing hospital care.Bars and nightclubs will stay closed and capacity limits are still in place for restaurants, theatres and stadiums.Henr
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BCJan 18, 2022

BC Conservation Officer Service warning users of a popular Kelowna park after cougar attack

The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning all users of a popular Kelowna park about a cougar that tried to attack a large, leashed dog. A post on the service's website says it happened Sunday evening in Mission Creek Regional Park when the big cat lunged and tried to take on the dog, but was scared off and neither the dog nor owner were hurt. Conservation officers have issued a public advisory, saying while roaming pets are prey for cougars, aggression toward a large, leashed dog is ``uncommon and concerning.'' The cougar hasn't been caught but warning signs have been posted in the spraw
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BCJan 18, 2022

Candidates getting ready for final debate of the BC Liberal leadership race

The final debate of the BC Liberal leadership race is tonight, with barely two weeks left before the party selects a new leader on February 5th. Candidates at tonight's debate include Gavin Dew, Kevin Falcon, Michael Lee, Val Litwin, Renee Merrifield, Ellis Ross and Stan Sipos. The race began last February when former leader Andrew Wilkinson officially resigned after the Liberals won just 28 seats and saw the New Democrats capture a large majority in the 2020 provincial election. Tonight's debate can be viewed online at the BC Liberals website.
BCJan 18, 2022

Doctors and nurses representatives say their members are reaching breaking points

While the most challenging days are predicted to be ahead for B-C's health-care system as COVID-19 cases peak in the latest wave, representatives for doctors and nurses say their members are already reaching their breaking points. Doctor Ramneek Dosanjh, president of Doctors of B-C, says physicians are feeling emotionally exhausted as they enter the third year of the pandemic. She says the COVID-19 has highlighted shortages of not just critical supplies such personal protective equipment but also the need for additional human resources and support in the workforce. Aman Grewal, president of

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BCSep 02, 2025

Provincial Forest Advisory Council launches website, engagement process

The Provincial Forest Advisory Council (PFAC or the council) has launched a new website where people in British Columbia can learn about the council's work and share their input about the future of forestry in B.C. Announced in May 2025 by the Ministry of Forests, the council is an independent group of forestry experts tasked with developing recommendations for how to build a stronger, more stable forestry system that works for communities, the economy and the environment. The council's work will focus on understanding and articulating the underlying issues facing the forestry sector and the
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AlbertaSep 02, 2025

Alberta government pauses ban on school library books with sex content

Alberta's education minister is directing school boards to pause a government order to remove books with explicit sexual content from libraries. Demetrios Nicolaides says in an email to school divisions and officials that they should pause any development or distribution of lists of books that are to be removed. He says the pause is in effect until further notice. A draft list from Edmonton Public Schools of books to be removed from libraries was leaked online last week. It contains more than 200 titles, including Margaret Atwood's ``The Handmaid's Tale,'' which prompted the au
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BCSep 02, 2025

Female arrested after stabbing in Fort St John

28-year-old Kayla Breeze Trudeau has been taken into custody after a male was stabbed in a parking lot in Fort St John. On August 28, 2025, at approximately 1:46 p.m. Fort St John RCMP members responded to a report that a male had been stabbed in the chest in a parking lot near 99 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC. Responding officers blocked 99 Avenue, investigated, and identified the female suspect who was arrested within 10 minutes of the initial call to the RCMP. The male victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Kayla Breeze Trudeau, who is known t
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BCSep 02, 2025

BC RCMP notifies IIO of incident in Burnaby

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Burnaby which has resulted in one person being taken to hospital after an officer involved shooting. On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 2:51 p.m. Burnaby RCMP received a call regarding a domestic dispute at a residence in the 4300 block of Dundas Street. When the responding officer arrived, they located a suspect with an edged weapon. An interaction occurred and shots were fired by police. The victim was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. They are in serious condition.
BCSep 02, 2025

One person arrested after assault in Cranberry area

In the early morning of September 2, 2025, Powell River RCMP responded to an assault in progress on Irvine St. The male suspect fled on foot and a search involving Powell River RCMP, the Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Air Services was initiated. Mowat Bay access was temporarily restricted to the public and the area was contained. The suspect was located in the area and he was arrested and taken into custody and will be held to appear in front of a Judge. There is no risk to public safety. All public areas in Cranberry are now open.