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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattles B.C.'s North Coast, islands
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off thesouthern tip of Haida Gwaii on Sunday, followed by a series of aftershocks.
Canada -British Columbia |
Defibrillators installed on Grouse Grind trail in North Vancouver
Hikers on North Vancouvers popular Grouse Grind trail will now have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at key points along the route. This initiative is part of a pilot project to enhance safety on the steep hiking trail.
Canada -British Columbia |
Nelson, B.C., man pulls unconscious driver from burning car
A 20-year-old man was pulled from a burning car and attended to by passersby after his vehicle crashed near Nelson, B.C., early Thursday. The driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and the response from a good Samaritan is being considered for life-saving awards.
Canada -British Columbia |
WorkSafeBC should provide rebates with $2B surplus: lobby group
A business lobbygroup is calling on provincial workplace regulator WorkSafeBC to return excess funds to small businesses in B.C., saying the funds will offer relief amid rising costs and economic pressures.
Canada -British Columbia |
Mpox risk remains low in B.C. as concerns rise globally
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency around outbreaks of the contagious disease, mpox. Concerns are rising as a new strain spreads across parts of Africa. But health officials say the risk to British Columbians remains low for now.
Canada -British Columbia |
Province announces 800 new seats for Surrey high school
A major expansion announced Friday for Fleetwood Park Secondary School in Surrey would add800 new seats to help alleviate overcrowding in the school district.
Canada -British Columbia |
Bangladeshis in Vancouver react to PM's downfall after protests
Hope and excitement spread quickly among members of Vancouver's Bangladeshi community on Monday as news broke that the South Asian country's prime minister had resigned amid a mass uprising against her ruleled mostly by students.
Canada -British Columbia |
Video appears to show Surrey, B.C., partygoers waving guns
The 14-second video, which surfaced on social media platform Xon July 31, shows about a dozen people at what looks like a wedding celebration, waving and pointing firearms in the air while dancing.
Canada -British Columbia |
B.C. hospitals pivot to paper amid global technology outage
The global IT outage has caused widespread disruption across multiple industries, including significant issues within the health-care sector in B.C.
Canada -British Columbia |
B.C. travellers urged to prepare for busy Canada Day long weekend
As British Columbians gear up to celebrate Canada Day, officials are urging the public to plan ahead and stay safe amid expected travel congestion on ferries, highways, and at airports.
Canada -British Columbia |