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The government of British Columbia lifts the provincial mask mandate for most indoor public settings, citing a decreased number of hospitalizations and high vaccination rates. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry says that masks will remain mandatory in healthcare settings and federally-regulated areas such as airports, and local businesses have the discretion of continuing to require the usage of masks. British Columbia will also repeal their vaccine card mandate on April 8.
2022-03-11

Over five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in British Columbia.
2021-06-30

British Columbia reports a record 941 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28,348.
2020-11-24

British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985.
2020-11-13

Four people are killed in a string of shootings in Penticton, British Columbia, in what police are calling targeted killings. A man later turned himself in and was taken into custody.
2019-04-15

Nine people die in Vancouver, British Columbia from overdoses of fentanyl.
2016-12-16

The fossil of a new species of pterosaur is discovered on Hornby Island, British Columbia in Canada.
2016-08-31

At least five people are dead, one missing, and 21 rescued, from a tour boat carrying 27 people that sinks west of Vargas Island, off the coast of Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The RCMP is responsible for the missing person now that the search has been called off.
2015-10-25

A cargo plane carrying two pilots goes missing after departing from Vancouver International Airport en route to Prince George Airport in British Columbia, Canada. Search and rescue efforts are initiated after wreckage was reported in the province's North Shore Mountains.
2015-04-13

The 26th annual Vancouver Sun Run happens today in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
2010-05-9