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There are no indications that H5N1 bird flu would spark a pandemic, but experts urged preparedness including stockpiling vaccines and using wastewater testing.

Omega Pacific Secures Majority Stake in Promising British Columbia Property  ChemAnalyst

The decision against Narinder Dosanjh, obtained by The Canadian Press, includes the running commentary on the woman's testimony — apparently written by someone inside the courtroom — that calls her a "bad drunk" and says there was "no way" her case would be proved.

The decision against Narinder Dosanjh, obtained by The Canadian Press, includes the running commentary on the woman's testimony — apparently written by someone inside the courtroom — that calls her a "bad drunk" and says there was "no way" her case would be proved.

On Nov. 13, the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) in Winnipeg confirmed that the teen in B.C. has a human case of avian influenza.

The caucus is notable both for its gender diversity and its fresh faces. Nearly a third of the MLAs (18), are newly elected, while two-thirds (31) are women. 

Canada's immigration minister also suggested Ottawa may be looking at boosting enforcement resources to crack down on irregular migrants who don't leave Canada.

Canada's immigration minister says that 'the age of unlimited supply of cheap foreign labour is over, and I think that is a good thing.'

Avian flu typically spreads between wild and domestic birds but can spread to other animals and people. There have now been more than 40 confirmed human cases in the United States, according to the Centre for Disease Control, most of which have been found in California. 

Avian flu typically spreads between wild and domestic birds but can spread to other animals and people. There have now been more than 40 confirmed human cases in the United States, according to the Centre for Disease Control, most of which have been found in California. 

There's a historic seaside town in BC with mild winters & a charming festival of lights  Curiocity

Mounties say they've arrested three men in Surrey, B.C., believed to be tied to a transnational organized crime group connected to Mexican drug cartels, while four others suspected of trafficking large quantities of drugs were arrested in Burnaby, B.C. 

BC Today is where British Columbians connect on issues facing their lives and their community with host Michelle Eliot.

During the warrant execution, investigators discovered the residence to be surrounded by compound fencing, steel gates and razor wires.

Fall Storm Hits British Columbia With Heavy Rain And Snow  Evrim Ağacı

What is it about air travel that prompts so many people to behave so badly? As one airline tries to stop passengers cutting in line, we ask an etiquette expert about the dos, don’ts and absolutely nots of air travel.

British Columbia Prepares For Another Storm  Evrim Ağacı

Pay transparency reporting in British Columbia  KPMG

In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the "AwarePod," as the Canadian Women's Foundation dubbed its new campaign, is satire.

In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the "AwarePod," as the Canadian Women's Foundation dubbed its new campaign, is a joke.

Burnaby RCMP said that in August its drug and organized crime section executed search warrants on two homes in Coquitlam and Surrey. Four people have been arrested.

Wicked, Wednesday wind on both west and east coasts of Canada  CTV News Atlantic

Officials have issued rainfall and snowfall warnings for parts of B.C. on Wednesday as a fall storm moves across the province. Environment Canada says up to 90 millimetres of rainfall is expected to fall on parts of Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound.

Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds.

Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds.

Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds.

The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10.

At the height of the storm on Tuesday, about 30,000 BC Hydro customers were without power, mostly on the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.

Politically, John Horgan's legacy will be defined by bringing the B.C. NDP two terms in power, and passing a range of affordability policies amid a spiking cost of living and international crises.

Peter Beckett was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2017, but his conviction was overturned in 2020.

Peter Beckett was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2017, but his conviction was overturned in 2020.

For months, B.C. businessman Jas Arora got calls demanding money and threatening him and his family if he didn’t pay up. While recent RCMP allegations accusing Indian agents of orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation have calmed the situation, Arora and others in the South Asian community worry it’s too soon to relax after the threats wreaked havoc on their lives.

The fight over Canada's controversial digital services tax may escalate this week, as a deadline looms for the Biden administration to decide whether to proceed with dispute arbitration under the revised North American trade deal amid retaliation threats from Donald Trump's next administration.

Labour minister moves to end port lockouts in Montreal and British Columbia  MSN

The 2024 British Columbia Beer Awards Winners  American Craft Beer

Canada invests in small craft harbors of British Columbia  Dredging Today

In the district of Summerland in the southern Interior, local First Nations, environmental groups and hundreds of neighbours have all banded together to oppose a provincial permit to mine in a hillside within the picturesque Garnet Valley. But as Tom Popyk reports, they’re running out of appeals.

Canada Reports First Human H5 Bird Flu Case In British Columbia; Doctors Label It A ‘Rare Event’  Onlymyhealth

Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies since last month's provincial election. 

Amber Jenelle Toews, 35, has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and mischief under $5,000 in the Sept. 8 incident.

As the clock ticks down, the RCMP are raising concerns about readiness for the Nov. 29 switchover in command structure. The SPS maintains it is prepared.

A Penticton city councillor who was arrested and charged with historical sexual offences this summer is facing new charges after more victims were identified, say police in Sarnia, Ont.

A Penticton city councillor who was arrested and charged with historical sexual offences this summer is facing new charges after more victims were identified, say police in Sarnia, Ont.

Marcel Genaille pleaded guilty last year to leaving the scene of a June 2021 collision that left 59-year-old James ‘Mark’ Peters dead.

Neighbours said the garage at the house on Arbutus Street, valued just under $4 million, across from Kitsilano Beach, buckled on Friday. It has now been fenced off.

Two newly elected BC Green MLAs will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies after last month's provincial election.

Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police investigation turned up guns and illicit drugs, including fentanyl disguised as dog treats.

Several firearms, body armour, diamonds and fentanyl shaped like dog treats were among the items seized in a recent bust, say Metro Vancouver Transit Police.

Several firearms, body armour, diamonds and fentanyl shaped like dog treats were among the items seized in a recent bust, say Metro Vancouver Transit Police.

RCMP officers shot 39-year-old Jerry Smallwood, also known as Jer Wood, multiple times after he got out of his vehicle and raised a gun outside the terminal in May 2018.