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Vancouver mayor moves to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's preparing to table a motion that would see city council vote on decriminalization of possession of illicit drugs for personal use. He says the city has been at the forefront of drug polic...

Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core

Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core. Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy placed on all vehicles entering the downtown core. Gre...

COVID-19 transmission rates for essential service drivers who have to cross the US border are low

The head of the BC Trucking Association says COVID-19 transmission rates for essential service drivers who have to cross the US border are low. Dave Earle says workers and their employers are doing everything they can reduce the risk of exposing their families when they come home. He says they've had to adapt by doing things like packing their own food to minimize interactions south of the border. Earle adds everyone understands the importance of keeping the supply chain going, so enhanced screening protocols are also in place. ...

Deadliest day in B.C.'s COVID-19 pandemic, 11 new deaths and more than 700 cases reported

British Columbia has reached new COVID-19 highs with 11 more deaths and 717 new cases. It's the first time new cases have surged over 700 and it has pushed the total case count to 23,661. The 11 deaths is also the largest daily t...

Burnaby Hospital's emergency room open for walk-in patients after fire forced a temporary closure

Walk-in patients are welcome again in Burnaby Hospital's emergency room after fire forced a temporary closure. However, a statement from Fraser Health says patients who must be admitted to the hospital will still be transported t...

Recount affirms B.C. Liberal narrowly beats Green in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

Elections B.C. says a judicial recount in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky has affirmed incumbent B.C. Liberal Jordan Sturdy as the winner.On election night, the riding went to the B.C. Green party, giving the party its first seat on the...

Abbotsford Christian School closed after six positive cases of COVID-19

Six positive cases of COVID-19 have forced the precautionary closure of the Abbotsford Christian School. Fraser Health says officials at the private middle school told the authority it would close for two weeks because of staffing challenges. There have been numerous exposure events at schools in the health region which is the centre of the COVID-19 surge in the province. Cambridge Elementary School in Surrey was also closed for two weeks because of an outbreak. ...

Border officer who questioned Meng Wanzhou about Huawei's possible activity in Iran to undergo cross-examination by her legal team

A border officer who questioned Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou about the company's possible activity in Iran before her arrest will undergo cross-examination by her legal team today. Superintendent Sanjit Dhillon began testifying ...

Records shatter as B.C. reports 1,959 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths

BC is reporting 1,959 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, including a daily record of 659 cases on Saturday. Public health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there have also been nine more deaths, bringing the total to 299...

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Poilievre Calls for Special Session of Parliament After Jagmeet Singh’s Announcement

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has called for a special session of Parliament following Jagmeet Singh’s announcement, which he claims signals the Trudeau government has lost its majority. Poilievre stated that he is ...

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