Ashley Wadhwani

People watch the Stanley Cup playoffs at a bar in Montreal, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

B.C.’s top doctor orders bars, some restaurants to close over COVID-19

B.C. declares the novel coronavirus spread a public health emergency

People watch the Stanley Cup playoffs at a bar in Montreal, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
FILE – Crowd shot at concert. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press Media)

COVID-19: Province bans large gatherings in B.C.; Victoria sports, entertainment venues affected

Health officials take new measures to combat spread of novel coronavirus

FILE – Crowd shot at concert. (Phil McLachlan/Black Press Media)
REPLAY: The best videos from across B.C. this week

REPLAY: The best videos from across B.C. this week

In case you missed it, here’s a look at the replay-worth highlights from this week in the province

REPLAY: The best videos from across B.C. this week
B.C.’s mental-health detention system violating charter rights, report says

B.C.’s mental-health detention system violating charter rights, report says

New report by the Community Legal Assistance Society calls for an overhaul of the Mental Health Act

B.C.’s mental-health detention system violating charter rights, report says
Victim in fatal ammonia leak remembered for his passion and smile

Victim in fatal ammonia leak remembered for his passion and smile

Friends and colleagues remember Lloyd Smith as someone who was always willing to help people

Victim in fatal ammonia leak remembered for his passion and smile
UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened following accident

UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened following accident

The accident occured south of Merritt Saturday afternoon

UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened following accident
Hurricane Nate forms, heads to central Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Nate forms, heads to central Gulf of Mexico

U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that Nate could raise sea levels by 4 to 7 feet

Hurricane Nate forms, heads to central Gulf of Mexico
(Tim Samoff/Flickr)

Number of medically assisted deaths in B.C. rise in first half of 2017

Across Canada, there have been 1,982 assisted deaths since it became legal

(Tim Samoff/Flickr)
B.C. paramedics’ effort to be named essential service fails

B.C. paramedics’ effort to be named essential service fails

Members didn’t gather the required number of signatures from each electoral riding to trigger further action

B.C. paramedics’ effort to be named essential service fails
REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

In case you missed it, here's a look at replay-worthy highlights from across the province this week

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video
BC Ferries cancelled due to weather Friday afternoon

BC Ferries cancelled due to weather Friday afternoon

BC Ferry Service routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island have been cancelled until further notice.

BC Ferries cancelled due to weather Friday afternoon
The next B.C. Winter Games are set for 2018 in Kamloops, followed by the summer games later that year in the Cowichan Valley.

New sports fund to relieve young athletes from training, competing costs

BC Games Society announces new money Fund for athletes and coaches

The next B.C. Winter Games are set for 2018 in Kamloops, followed by the summer games later that year in the Cowichan Valley.
Since 2010, 45 clinics have closed in B.C., and 290 vacancies remain unfilled in the province, Walk-in Clinics Association of BC says.

Walk-in clinic closures ignite petition demanding more doctors in B.C.

Since 2010, 45 clinics have closed in B.C., and 290 vacancies remain unfilled in the province, Walk-in Clinics Association of BC says.

Since 2010, 45 clinics have closed in B.C., and 290 vacancies remain unfilled in the province, Walk-in Clinics Association of BC says.
Mariah Rasmussen, Teagan Parkin, and Lucy Dabbs make a few alterations to their robot at the competition Saturday.

VIDEO: Students battle in Pacific Northwest robotics competition

More than 300 high school students from B.C., Alta., and Washington took part in the VEX Robotics competition

Mariah Rasmussen, Teagan Parkin, and Lucy Dabbs make a few alterations to their robot at the competition Saturday.
REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

In case you missed it, here's a look at replay-worthy highlights from across the province this week

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video
WestJet airline.

WestJet employee diagnosed with measles, seven flights possibly exposed

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immune or are vulnerable, health officials warn

WestJet airline.
VIDEO: B.C. to develop own regulations on driving while high on marijuana, minister says

VIDEO: B.C. to develop own regulations on driving while high on marijuana, minister says

Public Safety Minister Mike Morris weighs in on the news that Ottawa is set to consider a bill on marijuana legalization next month.

VIDEO: B.C. to develop own regulations on driving while high on marijuana, minister says
BC Hydro encourages British Columbians to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

VIDEO: Power down for Earth Hour Saturday evening

British Columbians can join the global movement 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 25.

BC Hydro encourages British Columbians to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

In case you missed it, here's a look at replay-worthy highlights from across the province this week

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video
Have you got any unclaimed cash at the Bank of Canada?

Have you got any unclaimed cash at the Bank of Canada?

The central bank is holding about $678 million in unclaimed funds. Here’s how to find out if any of it is yours.

Have you got any unclaimed cash at the Bank of Canada?