Researchers seeking to find out how many teachers have had COVID-19 and didn't know it
The debate over the safety of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming under researchers' microscopes.
British Columbia
Orca survival depends on winter supply of Chinook salmon, says study
Endangered southern resident killer whales would have a much better chance of survival if chinook were in their hunting grounds during winter off the coast of British Columbia, a new study says.
Judge wonders if B.C.'s top doctor appreciates right to religious freedom
British Columbia's top doctor understands the importance of balancing any COVID-19 restrictions against the charter right to freedom of religion, a lawyer for the province's attorney general has told the B.C. Supreme Court.
Studies from Israel, U.K. prompted B.C.'s to delay second dose
Studies from Israel and the United Kingdom showed that a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine significantly reduced COVID-19 infections, helping to guide British Columbia's decision to delay the second dose of vaccines by four months.
B.C. recorded $505M liability for cleanup of contaminated sites
A majority of the contaminated sites liability is connected with mine sites, accounting for $315 million worth, or 62 per cent.
B.C. to delay second vaccine dose; Ontario, Alberta may follow
British Columbia health officials say their plan to delay the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to four months is based on scientific evidence and real-world experience, as Ontario and Alberta consider following the province's lead.
Churches mount court challenge over B.C.'s COVID health orders
A legal advocacy group challenging British Columbia's COVID-19 restrictions on worship services and public protests is scheduled to be in court today, March 1, 2021, to argue its case.
Lead pollution hung over Trail, B.C., for nearly a century. 30 years later, the city's still cleaning up
For more than 30 years, a small city nestled in the mountains of British Columbia’s West Kootenay region has been working to clean up lead pollution that spewed from the local smelter for almost a century.
Court dismisses B.C. request for injunction against churches breaking COVID rules
A judge has dismissed the British Columbia government's application for an injunction against three Fraser Valley churches that are breaking COVID-19 rules that prohibit in-person services, though he agreed the public will likely face what may be greater exposure to the virus.
Why cleantech is B.C.’s $100-billion opportunity
B.C. has been a cleantech leader, but so far the competition hasn't been very tough. Now that the United States has a president who cares about the climate, the provincial and civic governments must ensure B.C. keeps its advantage.
B.C. approves single-use plastics bans in 4 communities
The British Columbia government has approved single-use plastics bans in four more communities.
B.C. releases more money to clean up dormant oil and gas wells
The latest round of applications is now open under a $100-million fund aimed at cleaning dormant oil and gas wells in British Columbia.
Health authority CEO out after report into alleged misspending
The head of a health authority in British Columbia is no longer with the organization following allegations related to misspending on various items including $7 million for respirators that didn't meet provincial standards.
B.C. council approves Canada geese cull
A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.
Indigenous patients in B.C. feel unsafe using health-care system: new report
The author of a damning report that found widespread racism in British Columbia's health system has released the results of surveys and data collection, revealing a massive gulf between the experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients.