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BCAug 12, 2021

B.C. reports 513 new COVID-19 cases as active cases climb to 3,834

B.C. is reporting 513 new cases of COVID-19, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 154,362 cases in the province.There are 3,834 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 148,702 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 81 individuals are in hospital and 33 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. In the past 24 hours, one new death (Interior Health) has been reported, for an overall total of 1,779.There are eight active outbreaks in:long-term care: Holyrood Manor, Kin Village West Court, Evergreen Baptist Care Soc
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BCAug 12, 2021

Three temperature records set in B.C. in advance of today's arrival of scorching conditions forecast for the region: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says three temperature records were set in the southern Interior yesterday in advance of today's arrival of scorching conditions forecast for the region. Penticton's temperature of 36.7 easily broke a record for the day set in that city 54 years ago, while a setting of 37.5 broke a 40-year-old record in Princeton and fire-ravaged Lytton was again the hot spot at 40.3 degrees edging a record set seven years ago. The weather office warns heat, coupled with humidity could make conditions from Vancouver Island to the southern and central Interior feel like the mid to high-30s o
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BCAug 12, 2021

B.C. seniors' care staff must be vaccinated: Dr. Bonnie Henry

British Columbia will now require all people working in long-term care and assisted living facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says people living in such settings are at particular risk to COVID-19 and transmission from unvaccinated people has led to outbreaks. Dr. Henry says the deadline for workers to get vaccinated is October 12.
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BCAug 12, 2021

264 wildfires burning in B.C.; 4,592 properties on evacuation order

The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.FiresWildfires currently burning in B.C.: 264Since April 1, 2021:1,472 wildfires656,445 hectares of area burnedActive fires by fire centre:Cariboo: 33Coastal: 21Kamloops: 84Northwest: 5Prince George: 58Southeast: 63ResourcesFirefighters and other personnel currently fighting the fires: 3,725Out-of-province firefighters: 439Helicopters and planes supporting ground crews: 207EvacuationsEvacuation orders: 55 (-5)Evacuation alerts: 105Properties:Number of pro
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BCAug 12, 2021

Vancouver Aquarium is excited to officially reopen

The Vancouver Aquarium has announced it is reopening to the public for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aquarium says it will open this Monday with a new 4-D theatre experience and a marine mammal rescue exhibit. But with COVID-19 still a factor, the aquarium says it will be managing capacity through an online guest reservation system. The aquarium was purchased earlier this year by the same company that operates Dollywood and other amusement parks. Vancouver Aquarium on Twitter: The Vancouver Aquarium is excited to officially reopen on Monday, August 16th. Everyon
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BCAug 12, 2021

Weekend will be busy at terminals: BC Ferries

BC Ferries says this weekend will be busy at terminals, and if you're travelling without a reservation on the major routes, you may want to consider a Saturday or Monday afternoon departure. The company says the mid-August weekend is traditionally busy as families either wrap up or start their vacations in the first two or last two weeks of the month. It suggests the best way to make your trip more enjoyable is to book in advance or be prepared for sailing waits. BC Ferries says if you can, leaving the car at home and taking transit to walk on the ferry is also a good alternative. BC Ferries
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BCAug 12, 2021

Conservation officers search for coyote after boy bitten in Vancouver's Stanley Park

Conservation officers are scouring Stanley Park in Vancouver for a coyote that bit a young boy. The Conservation Officer Service says in a statement that the 5 year old was bitten on the leg Tuesday night. The statement says the boy had run ahead of his family while they were visiting Prospect Point. His parents were able to scare the coyote away and the youngster was not seriously hurt. It's the latest in a series of confrontations between humans and coyotes in the park, with most nips on passing joggers. However, a 2 year old was bitten last month and needed hospital care.
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BCAug 12, 2021

Charges approved in Strathcona homicide: Vancouver police

Vancouver police say charges have been approved against two suspects in the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man last month. Police say Michael Bailey was shot inside the London Hotel around 5 am on July 20th. They say 26 year old Ba Hui Tran has been charged with manslaughter and 37 year old Joseph Mason has been charged with second degree murder. Both men are from Vancouver and are being held in custody. Vancouver police on Twitter: #VPDnews: Two men have now been charged in the murder of Michael Bailey, 40, who was shot inside the London Hotel on July 20. Ba Hui Tran, 26, is charged with ma
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BCAug 11, 2021

B.C. officials aim to reassure residents during latest heat wave

British Columbia officials are reassuring residents that health and emergency services are ready to help people through another heat wave this week. The Health Ministry is urging those in areas where heat and smoky skies warnings have been posted to take steps to keep cool and stay safe as many parts of the province continue to experience poor air quality due to wildfires. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says in a statement that people must be extra vigilant and check in with those who are most at risk during heat waves, including seniors, infants, children and those with chronic he

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BCSep 23, 2025

B.C. advances new mass-timber demonstration projects

Four new buildings in B.C. are each receiving $500,000 — totalling $2 million — to demonstrate and showcase the benefits of mass-timber construction. “Mass timber represents a transformative, locally sourced solution that’s generating significant employment opportunities, spurring cutting-edge innovation, and revitalizing rural economies across British Columbia,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. “Through our continued strategic investments in projects throughout the province, we’re positioning B.C. as a leader in mass-timber construction, while building the
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IndiaSep 23, 2025

Dera Beas chief visits Bikram Majithia in Nabha jail

Dera Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon reached Nabha jail today, where he met Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The Akali leader (Bikram Majithia) has been kept in judicial custody in the jail by the Punjab government in a case of exceeding income.The two held a closed-door meeting that lasted 35 minutes, jail officials said. Reports quoted a jail official who requested anonymity, “The Dera Beas chief had sought permission to meet Majithia as a family member, and it was granted strictly according to the jail manual.” Dhillon has close family ties with Majithia’s wife
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AlbertaSep 23, 2025

Search for missing five-year-old boy in southern Alberta enters third day

The search for a five-year-old boy in southwestern Alberta is entering its third day. RCMP say two nights of searches have yielded no results in finding Darius Macdougall. Macdougall went missing Sunday after he didn't return from a walk with six family members to their campsite near Island Lake Campground, south of Crowsnest Pass. Mounties have said people should avoid the area and leave the search to the professionals. Darius is described as four feet tall with short brown hair, and he was last seen wearing a blue-grey hoodie and sweatpants. Police said the boy has autism, w
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CanadaSep 23, 2025

Gary Anandasangaree announces government gun buyback program

Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has announced the launch of the government's gun buyback program. Anandasangaree said that starting Tuesday, the government is launching a voluntary gun buyback program with a pilot project in Nova Scotia and it will be fully implemented after the fall. The minister said that we are serious about removing assault-style weapons from our communities and they have no place in Canada. In May 2020, the Canadian government declared about 2,500 types of guns illegal as part of a strategy to combat gun violence. The Public Safety Minister said that t
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BCSep 23, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP warns about frauds

Frauds are increasingly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, through emails, phone calls and social media. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of deceit and their delivery. By staying informed and skeptical, we can better protect ourselves and our communities. Nanaimo file # 2025-29161 Grandson scam Caller told police she was scammed for $1700 after being led to believe her grandson needed money to get out of jail. Caller that that in September 2025, she received a phone call from a private number who said they were the RCMP and that her grandson had been arrested after being inv