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Family of Trina Hunt is offering a reward of $50,000 for new information

The family of a 48-year-old homicide victim has posted a 50,000 dollar reward for information that could lead to charges in the case. Relatives of Port Moody resident Trina Hunt announced the reward at a news conference today. Th...

Almost six people died every day of drug overdoses in B.C. in April

Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service confirms at least 176 British Columbians were lost to toxic illicit drugs in April, bringing the total number of deaths recorded in 2021 to 680."Once again, we're reminded ...

Ever-changing recommendations on vaccines can be confusing, but these must evolve as the scientific research on vaccine evolves: Dr. Tam

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the National Advisory Committee on Immunization is giving the measure the green light for people who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose. Dr. Theresa Tam ack...

Greece, Germany kick off EU vaccination travel certificates

Greece, Germany and five other European Union nations have introduced a vaccination certificate system for travelers weeks ahead of the July 1 rollout of the program across the 27-nation bloc. The other countries starting early w...

Retired judge calls for overhaul of military's handling of sexual misconduct cases

A retired Supreme Court justice is calling for significant changes to how the Canadian Armed Forces deals with allegations of sexual misconduct following a months-long review of Canada' military justice system. In an at-times sca...

India: CBSE class XII board exams cancelled, results to be made under well-defined objective criteria

The government on Tuesday decided that class XII board exams of CBSE would not be held this year in view of the uncertain conditions due to COVID-19 and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders. The government said that CBS...

Vaccine advisers provide guidance on mixing AstraZeneca, mRNA vaccines

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued guidance today allowing for people who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose to get an mRNA vaccine for their second. A study in the United Kingdom repo...

B.C. reports 708 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia. "Today, we are reporting on three periods. From ...

PM Trudeau walking with cane after he sprained his ankle playing Frisbee

It seems Justin Trudeau has picked up a new accessory, though this one is not by choice. The prime minister known for his snazzy socks and styled hair was spotted Monday walking with a cane after leaving an event announcing feder...