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Officials ask public to keep social groups small as B.C. reports 250 COVID-19 cases

British Columbia's health minister and provincial health officer are encouraging residents to limit their socialization with others, as the number of COVID-19 cases dips. Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry say it is important to soci...

Surrey RCMP drug investigation results in seizure of firearms, fentanyl and cash

Firearms, drugs and cash seized have been by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit during the execution of a search warrant at a South Surrey residence.In April 2021, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit initiated an investigation into alleged street level drug...

8 people killed in shooting at California rail yard

Eight people are dead after an employee opened fire at a San Francisco Bay Area transit agency. The San Jose shootings Wednesday occurred at the Valley Transportation Authority. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says ``this is a horri...

Feds got supplies to provinces during COVID-19 despite issues with stockpile: AG

A federal audit says the Trudeau government was able to get desperately needed medical equipment to provinces and territories last year despite long-standing stockpile issues. Auditor General Karen Hogan says before the COVID-19 p...

Burnsview Secondary student awarded $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship

A graduate of Burnsview Secondary is being congratulated by the Delta School district. Kushal Mujral has been awarded a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Kushal is heading to the University of Waterloo to study Software Engine...

B.C. Wildfire Service will send 41 firefighters and two support staff to Manitoba to help with firefighting efforts

Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released a statement regarding the deployment of BC Wildfire Service personnel to Manitoba. "British Columbia has a long history ...

More than half of all Canadians have had atleast one COVID-19 shot

Canada's vaccine milestones continue today, with the country surpassing 20 million people getting at least their first dose. Ontario reports that 135,308 people got vaccinated yesterday, 81 per cent of them receiving their firs...

B.C. ombudsperson urges caution if governments adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports

As British Columbia lays out plans to shed COVID-19 restrictions, the person who ensures fair access to government resources is calling for caution, especially when deciding who is eligible for relaunched services. A statement fr...

Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'

Amazon is going Hollywood. The online shopping giant is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, ``Legally Blonde'' and ``Shark Tank,'' with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch....