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BCJul 09, 2021

59 new COVID-19 cases and one death reported in B.C.

B.C. is reporting 59 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 147,915 cases in the province. One new death has been reported in the Interior heath region. The province says the death toll from the pandemic is now 1,760. There are currently 649 active cases of COVID-19 in the province with 74 patients in hospital, including 19 in intensive care. Health officials say 78.4 per cent of residents aged 12 and up have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 40 per cent have received both doses. Province has administered 5,497,150 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vacci
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BCJul 09, 2021

Visitor restrictions being lifted at long-term care homes in B.C.

Visitors to long-term care homes in British Columbia will soon be allowed to see loved ones without COVID-19 restrictions as part of a plan to resume usual social activities for residents. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says high vaccination rates have made the return to unscheduled visits possible starting July 19, but staff will be required to report whether they have been immunized. She says unvaccinated workers must continue wearing a mask and take a rapid test three times a week, and all volunteers must be immunized. Dr. Henry has issued a new order for facilities to provide
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BCJul 09, 2021

Man and police dog are dead in what RCMP say was a 'confrontation' in B.C. city

A man and a police dog are dead in what RCMP in British Columbia say was a confrontation with officers that is now being investigated by the provincial police watchdog. A statement from the RCMP's head office in B.C. says it started Thursday morning when an officer tried to stop a vehicle over an outstanding warrant in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Police say the vehicle failed to stop and other police officers were sent to the area. The vehicle was stopped a short time later by an officer who had a service dog and police say the confrontation resulted in the dog being stabbed and kille
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BCJul 08, 2021

Coquitlam man has been charged with six offences related to possession of prohibited weapons and drug trafficking

A 33-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged with six offences related to possession of prohibited weapons, allegedly importing prohibited weapons and drug trafficking. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, which focuses on gang activity in BC, says the charges stem from an investigation that began in January of last year. A statement from police says a search of a home and separate storage locker led to the discovery of four conducted energy weapons, often called Tasers, drugs, cash and police uniforms. The suspect is also charged with an attempt to import a firearm suppressor, a pro
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BCJul 08, 2021

BC and the federal government have reached an agreement on funding for 10-dollar-a-day child care

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan say BC and the federal government have reached an agreement on funding for 10-dollar-a-day child care. Speaking in Coquitlam this morning, Horgan and Trudeau say the two governments have agreed to reach 10-dollar-per-day spaces for children under six before 2026. Trudeau told a news conference in Coquitlam the agreement will bring the cost of regulated daycare in the province down significantly. The pact would create as many as 30-thousand spaces in BC while cutting fees in half for regulated spaces by next year. BC is the first province t
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BCJul 08, 2021

More than 200 wildfires burning as BC Wildfire Service says risk is high to extreme

More than two dozen wildfires sparked overnight across British Columbia and the BC Wildfire Service website shows nearly half are believed to have been caused by lightning. One of those blazes has already charred more than two-square kilometres of bush in northwestern B.C., forcing an evacuation order and alerts for properties around Bulkley Lake. The wildfire service says the fire is classified as out of control but 15 firefighters, backed by five pieces of heavy equipment, worked through the night to keep flames away from any structures. The evacuation area covers a section of Highway 16 no
BCJul 08, 2021

Trudeau and Singh are in BC today

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and federal N-D-P Leader JagmeetSingh are in different regions of British Columbia. Trudeau's first stop is a meeting with members of his cabinet'sIncident Response Group in Metro Vancouver to discuss B-C'swildfires and the recent heat wave. B-C is the third province on Trudeau's cross-country tour,following visits to Alberta and Saskatchewan, while Singh launcheshis own tour, starting on Vancouver Island.
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BCJul 08, 2021

59 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths reported in B.C.

BC is reporting 59 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. In the last 24 hours, no new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,759. Health officials say there are currently 624 active cases in the province. Eighty-six people are in hospital, including 20 in intensive care. COVID-19 vaccinations have edged up with 78.2 per cent of residents aged 12 and older receiving their first dose and 38.2 per cent getting their second shot. Since December 2020, the Province has administered 5,404,047 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines.
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BCJul 07, 2021

One person arredted following downtown Vancouver car crash that killed 11 month old baby

Vancouver Police are appealing for witnesses after a two car collision claimed the life of an eleven month old child and injured her 31-year-old father yesterday evening. "This is an absolute tragedy," says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. "Our most heart-felt condolences go out to the parents and family of this little girl." A black Ford Escape collided with a black Mclaren in the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets just after 6 p.m. on July 6. As a result of the collision, one of the vehicles mounted the sidewalk and struck a man who was carrying his 11-month old daughter. The child died

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EnglishSep 05, 2025

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski has won the US Open Grand Slam title with her New Zealand partner Erin Rutliff. The Canadian player won the women's doubles title in straight sets with her partner. Together, the two defeated the pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4. Earlier, Gabriela Dabrowski also won the US Open title in 2023. Pawan Sahni, of Newton Tennis Club in Surrey, says “the win is a boost for Canadian tennis.” He added, on one hand, just a few weeks ago, young player Victoria Mboko won the Canadian Open title, and now, with Canada's senior player win
BCSep 05, 2025

Coquihalla Highway reopened following wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke. Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this s
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Police Investigate Early Morning Shots Fired in South Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred in South Surrey. On September 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 am, SPS responded to reports of shots fired in the 14300 block of 28 Avenue, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located numerous shell casings on 28 Avenue. It does not appear that any residences were damaged and nobody was injured. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and have taken conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe this incident is related to an ongoing extortion investigation.
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BCSep 05, 2025

Special mediator appointed to resolve Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute: “This strike has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley, who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services. “This dispute has gone on for far too long. There’s a real urgency for the parties to get back to the table, find a fair resolution and get transit services back on the road. “To help the parties resolve the ongoing labour dispute, I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediato
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical trial outside of the United States to test the safety and effectiveness of Elon Musk's Neuralink wireless brain chip, which he introduced to the public in 2020, and was first implanted in a paralyzed American in 2024. The Canadian men, both around 30 years old – one from Ontario, the other from Alberta – have limited or no ability to use their hands. Dr. Andres Lozano, a neurosurgeon at University Health