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VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says COVID-19 rapid tests are now available at participating pharmacies for people aged 18 and over. The Health Ministry says one kit containing five rapid antigen tests is available for people with a B.C.

A coalition of advocacy groups has been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a registry, similar to what's found in the U.S. and many European countries. 

VANCOUVER — A municipal government report that says British Columbia is building enough homes to match the province's population growth has drawn sharp criticism from the housing minister. The Union of B.C.

A cooler, wetter spring could "help delay" the start of wildfire season in B.C., too. 

Province to to spray isolated areas in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island between mid-April and the end of June.

VANCOUVER — The incoming leader of a group that represents surgeons across British Columbia is questioning the health minister's claims that nearly all surgeries that were cancelled in the first and later waves of the pandemic have been completed.

Two brothers charged in a Vancouver lumber theft have taken responsibility for their actions, one receiving a conditional discharge and community service while the other will be dealt with outside the courts.

Police said at the time that the attacks appeared completely unprovoked.

Local resident of nearly five decades says they generally see one bear every year

With the housing crisis in the province, the organizer wonders where refugees will live.