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• Hollywood actor's warning: Coyote went after wife, dog in Vancouver park

  A Hollywood actor has added his voice to a growing number of warnings about coyotes in a popular Vancouver park.

  

• Price of gas reaches 151.9 cents per litre at some stations in Vancouver

  Temporary relief drivers saw earlier in the pandemic may be a thing of the past as gas prices continue to climb in Metro Vancouver.

  

• COVID-19 vaccines: Phone lines jammed as 1.7 million calls made to register for appointment in B.C.

  B.C. opened its phone lines Monday to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for some of the most elderly residents in the province.

• Drive-by protest planned as parents, teachers seek stronger COVID-19 protocols in B.C. schools

  Parents and teachers concerned about pandemic protocols in schools have planned a drive-by protest in all five of B.C.'s health regions for Monday afternoon.

• Federal, B.C. governments announce $517-million rent aid program to help vulnerable

  A joint federal and B.C. government housing program announced today aims to help pay the rent for up to 25,000 people living in vulnerable situations.

• Camping in B.C.: Site reservations open for 2 months ahead; booking system slowed by heavy traffic

  British Columbians keen to go camping locally in the coming months can book a site in the province starting Monday.

• COVID-19 update on latest case counts, deaths, outbreaks coming from B.C.'s top health officials

  Health officials in B.C. will reveal the latest COVID-19 cases Monday in their first update of the week.

• Fraser Health reports COVID-19 variant exposures at 6 schools

  Fraser Health has announced another six exposures to coronavirus variants of concern at schools in its jurisdiction.

• Daylight saving time returns to B.C. this weekend

  It's that time of year again. British Columbians should be prepared to lose an hour of sleep as the province is scheduled to "spring forward" in recognition of daylight saving time this weekend.

• Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in B.C.: Health authorities announce clinic locations

  With registration for COVID-19 immunization appointments opening to B.C. seniors ages 90 and older on Monday, Metro Vancouver's two health authorities announced more details of their vaccine programs on Sunday.

• Crash victim walks again after breaking 19 bones and contracting COVID-19

  Brooke Erickson spent 44 days in hospital and was nearly paralyzed after a motorcycle crash in the Downtown Eastside in September.

• Erectile dysfunction supplement seized in Metro Vancouver due to dangerous ingredient

  Health Canada is advising anyone who has been using Harmony capsules to stop taking them and seek medical attention if they have concerns about their health.

• COVID-19 outbreak that infected 133, killed 31 at New West care home has ended, Fraser Health says

  The outbreak at Royal City Manor, a long-term care home in New Westminster, began on Jan. 3 and quickly grew to include dozens of residents and staff members.

• B.C. woman's anxiety app featured in Apple's International Women's Day promotion

  This International Women's Day, a Vancouver Island woman is being recognized for a smartphone app she developed to help people who experience anxiety and panic attacks.

• Skier stuck in Suicide Gully walks out on snowshoes with help of North Shore Rescue

  The skier called for help around 5 p.m., but crews battled fog and avalanche dangers and didn’t reach him until about 11 p.m.

• Senior pleased to be getting COVID-19 vaccine after 'it's taken so long to roll out'

  As of Monday, those aged 90 and older and Indigenous people aged 65 and older across the province will be able to book an appointment to get the vaccine. The following week, the appointments will be available for those 85 and older, and the next week those ages 80 and up can call.