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BCJan 19, 2021

B.C. COVID-19 immunizations still on track for end of March: Dr. Bonnie Henry

British Columbia's top doctor says production delays for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are a temporary setback that will slow down the delivery of first doses in the province over the next few weeks. But Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. is still on track to vaccinate its most vulnerable residents by the end of March, ahead of a significant expansion of the province's immunization program in April. She says a shortfall of about 60,000 doses of vaccine should be made up in March. B.C. has recorded 1,330 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, including 301 in the last 24 hours, the lowest single-d
rescue-society-praises-b-c-s-teens-survival-skills-after-he-got-lost-snowmobiling
BCJan 19, 2021

Rescue society praises B.C.'s teens survival skills after he got lost snowmobiling

Search and rescue volunteers are praising the actions of a teen who spent several hours lost in the backcountry over the weekend. The South Cariboo Search and Rescue Society says the 17 year old made responsible choices when he found himself separated from his group of snowmobilers on Saturday. The youth dug a snow cave, and thanks to the food and water he was also carrying, was warm and comfortable while awaiting rescue.He got separated near Mahood Lake, about 80 kilometres east of 100 Mile House. Fellow snowmobilers called search and rescue when their own two-hour search failed to find the
cost-other-options-prompt-b-c-to-phase-out-enhanced-drivers-licence-and-id-cards
BCJan 18, 2021

Cost, other options, prompt B.C. to phase out enhanced driver's licence and ID cards

The BC government says enhanced driver's licences and enhanced ID cards for non-drivers will be phased out over the next five years. A statement from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General says the program has not been offered since ICBC curtailed services as the pandemic began last March, and interest in the specialized cards was already plummeting by then. The travel cards allow Canadians to enter the United States at land or marine crossings without presenting a passport but the ministry says other travel documents such as the NEXUS card are more popular, cost less and remain
mike-bernier-appointed-chair-for-select-standing-committee-on-public-accounts
BCJan 18, 2021

Mike Bernier appointed Chair for Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts

BC Liberal MLA Mike Bernier has been appointed Chair for the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts, a committee tasked with scrutinizing the economy,effectiveness and efficiency of government organizations and auditing reports from the Auditor General. "It is an honour to be appointed as the Chair of this committee and I look forward to stepping into this new role," said Bernier, BC Liberal Finance Critic and MLA for Peace River South. "British Columbians put their trust in the government to spend public funds wisely, which makes this committee’s responsibility to hold the government
surrey-police-service-announces-the-appointment-of-the-second-of-three-deputy-chief-constables
BCJan 18, 2021

Surrey Police Service announces the appointment of the second of three Deputy Chief Constables

Surrey Police Service announces the appointment of the second of three Deputy Chief Constables. The latest Deputy Chief Constable to be hired by the Surrey Police Service is Mike LeSage who brings exemplary service, expertise, and leadership in operational and cultural diversity policing. His anticipated start date with the Surrey Police Service is early February 2021. Deputy Chief Mike LeSage brings over 24 years of policing service that is local, national, and international in scope. He has worked in a variety of divisions across the nation from large urban centers to small, isolated fly-in
cold-water-swims-appear-to-becoming-a-way-to-beat-the-covid-19-blues
BCJan 18, 2021

Cold-water swims appear to becoming a way to beat the COVID-19 blues

More people appear to be taking to cold-water swims as a way to beat the COVID-19 blues. Victoria's Andy Bernhart says when he started taking cold ocean dips at Willows Beach there were only a few diehards, but people are now flocking to the chilly water. He says a cold-water swimmers Facebook page he started in Victoria has grown to 258 members.He said this growth has occurred in about a year and other groups are also boasting more swimmers. Bernhart says a jolt of cold water can help relieve pandemic-related stress and depression.
b-c-crosses-60-000-covid-19-cases-since-the-start-of-pandemic-509-cases-and-9-deaths-reported-today
BCJan 16, 2021

B.C. crosses 60,000 COVID-19 cases since the start of pandemic; 509 cases and 9 deaths reported today

BC reported 509 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the province's total to 60,117. There have been nine new deaths from the virus since the province's last update. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a joint statement that there are 4,604 active cases of COVID-19. They say residents must continue to work together as short-term production delays affect the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. So far, 75,614 people have received COVID-19 vaccine shots in BC. 349 people are currently hospitalized, of those 68 are in intensive care.
search-and-rescue-crews-have-found-an-instagram-influencer-who-got-lost-yesterday-in-cypress-mountain-provincial-park
BCJan 16, 2021

Search and rescue crews have found an Instagram influencer dead near Cypress Mountain Provincial Park

Search and rescue crews say they have found an Instagram influencer who got lost yesterday in Cypress Mountain Provincial Park. According to fresh reports, the woman has died. North Shore Rescue says the 21 year old identified only as an influencer from Toronto named Nikki got lost on the Howe Sound Crest Trail yesterday. It says she had posted from the top of St. Mark's and was located late this morning in a steep drainage. Rescue crews said she would have to be flown out but there was no word on her condition. Message posted by North Shore Rescue on Facebook before Nikki was found: (NSR is
BCJan 15, 2021

Victoria councillor who travelled to East Africa last month has now apologized to council members

The Victoria councillor who admits to ignoring public health advice and travelling to East Africa last month has now apologized to his fellow council members. Sharmarke Dubow offered the apology yesterday during a council committee meeting. In his first in-person comments since returning from Somalia and Kenya, Dubow says he considered his trip was essential because his family in Africa depends on him for financial assistance, but he now realizes his choice was wrong. He told council that by travelling when so many others were not, he "let down" the community.Dubow says he recognizes the "inc

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CanadaJul 14, 2026

Mark Carney announces new Canadian consul general appointments in the United States

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a series of new Canadian consul general appointments across the United States. As part of the changes, former Brampton West Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Kamal Khera has been appointed Canada's new Consul General in Los Angeles. According to the Prime Minister's Office, former Shell Canada executive Susannah Pierce has been appointed Consul General in New York. The appointments also include former Bank of Canada director Claire Kennedy as Consul General in Chicago and veteran diplomat Andrea Clements as Consul General in Detroit. The appointmen
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Ottawa announces $30M drone defence innovation centre in Quebec

The federal government says it will invest nearly $30 million over two years to establish a new defence innovation centre focused on military drone research and development in Quebec. National Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the funding Wednesday in Mirabel, Que., a major aerospace manufacturing hub. According to the Department of National Defence, the project will support the creation and operation of a defence innovation centre dedicated to unmanned systems. The initiative will be led by Aéro Montréal and a consortium of 30 organizations representing industry, academic institutio
BCJul 14, 2026

35-year-old West Vancouver man charged in alleged residential break-ins

A 35-year-old West Vancouver man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of alleged residential break-ins and related property crimes in the Northgate neighbourhood, according to West Vancouver Police. Police said the investigation stems from incidents reported on April 23, when officers received complaints of residential break-ins, thefts from vehicles and the unauthorized use of a stolen credit card. Investigators later arrested Louis Muelfarth in connection with the case. He was released on April 25 on conditions, including a requirement to appear in court on July 15. Accordi
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WorldJul 14, 2026

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least nine Palestinians, including child and Hamas police official

At least nine Palestinians, including a 10-year-old child and a senior Hamas police official, were killed Tuesday in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza health authorities and Hamas-run police officials. Medical officials said 10-year-old Mutaz Abu Shar was killed by Israeli gunfire in Rafah. In northern Gaza, an Israeli airstrike targeted a Hamas-controlled police post in the Jabalia area, killing about seven people, including a woman, according to local health officials. In a statement, Hamas' Interior Ministry identified those killed in the Jabalia strike
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CanadaJul 14, 2026

Canada Post awarded nearly $30 million in performance bonuses despite record annual loss

Canada Post awarded nearly $30 million in performance-based bonuses to executives and managers for 2025 despite reporting its largest annual financial loss on record. According to the Crown corporation's financial results, Canada Post posted a pre-tax loss of $1.57 billion in 2025. The disclosure comes after the federal government approved $673 million in financial support for the Crown corporation as it continues to face mounting financial pressures. The bonus payments have drawn criticism amid ongoing concerns about the organization's long-term financial sustainability. The Canadian Taxpayer
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