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B.C. has highest COVID-19 death count in 10 weeks

B.C. has highest COVID-19 death count in 10 weeks

Another 33 such deaths raise province's COVID-19 death toll to 4,097
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Ferry travellers stuck in Horseshoe Bay vent anger over repeated breakdowns

Ferry travellers stuck in Horseshoe Bay vent anger over repeated breakdowns

Travellers were stuck for hours in hot line-ups at West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal after ferries broke down for the second day in a row.
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Swimmer travels 32 km in Howe Sound in 15 hours

Swimmer travels 32 km in Howe Sound in 15 hours

Around kilometre 14, swimmer Kendal Crawford boarded her support boat to be treated for hypothermia, therefore, the journey will not qualify for Marathon Swim Federation ratification.
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Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams rank fourth in Canada for riskiest scams.
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Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Who were those whales spotted on the B.C. coast last week? Ocean Wise researchers and residents share the details
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Housing survey shows challenges for Bowen businesses and employees

Housing survey shows challenges for Bowen businesses and employees

Results showed a lack of available employee housing has made operating a business tougher than 15 years ago
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Gambier Islanders, BC Wildfire spring into action to prevent wildfire spread

Gambier Islanders, BC Wildfire spring into action to prevent wildfire spread

BC Wildfire, helicopters and locals responded to a spot fire started on Aug. 18
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Booze being rationed at BC Liquor Stores

Booze being rationed at BC Liquor Stores

Restrictions will apply to all products except for beer.
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'Need to reduce': Moving to a plant-based diet could help Canada reach climate goals

'Need to reduce': Moving to a plant-based diet could help Canada reach climate goals

The way Canadians eat could be a major help or hindrance to Canada's 2030 climate targets. If the majority of Canadians consumed less meat, Canada could cut its emissions in half by 2030, a new report shows.
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COVID-19 metrics decline in B.C.

COVID-19 metrics decline in B.C.

COVID-19 deaths, cases, hospitalizations, ICU patient counts all fall
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