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• In memory of some of those lost to COVID-19 in B.C.

  More than 1,300 lives have been lost in British Columbia alone since Canada's first COVID-19 death on March 8, 2020. Here are some of their stories.

  

• Castlegar, B.C., man charged with manslaughter in death of off-duty police officer

  A manslaughter charge has been laid following an investigation into the death of an off-duty police constable from Abbotsford, B.C.

  

• Hosts arrested at downtown condo party were the subjects of previous complaints: Vancouver police

  Two people arrested at a party in downtown Vancouver over the weekend had been the subjects of previous complaints, Vancouver police say.

• These 2 popular Metro Vancouver parks will soon charge for parking to reduce traffic

  Two popular parks in Metro Vancouver are introducing new, seasonal pay parking this spring in the hope of reducing vehicle traffic.

• Poll suggests 63% of B.C. residents willing to get COVID-19 vaccines right away

  Nearly two-thirds of British Columbians are planning to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they’re eligible, according to a new survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute.

• St. Paul's Hospital update: Construction beginning at new site, health minister announces

  Construction is beginning at the new St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver with facilities expected to be ready in 2027.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.