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08.04.2022 / 14:29

Residents of devastated Sechelt neighbourhood suffer major legal blow

In a major legal blow to residents of Seawatch, a Sechelt neighbourhood who were forced out of their homes in 2019 by slides and sinkholes, the Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear their case. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Ukraine’s president addresses parliament and calls again for a no-fly zone over his country

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Canadian lawmakers in parliament Tuesday, and again called for NATO to establish a no-fly zone over his country as Russian attacks continue to target civilians. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Ukrainian civilians bear the brunt of slow-moving Russian advance

Russian troops appear to be deliberately targeting civilians, shelling apartment buildings and even hospitals, as they slowly advance through Ukraine. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Canada announces millions in UN aid as Russian ships are barred from Canadian ports and waters

Canada will bar Russian ships from Canadian ports and waters and will give millions in humanitarian aid to help Ukraine. Aaron McArthur reports.

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VPD investigating 60 assaults over long weekend

Vancouver police officers kept on their toes over this past long weekend responding to an alarming number of assaults. Aaron McArthur reports.

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More details on Emergencies Act rules and powers

We have more details on just what the Emergencies Act, invoked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, will allow officials to do about truckers protests. Aaron McArthur has the latest.

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Canada invokes Emergencies Act for first time to confront border blockades

For the first time in Canadian history, Ottawa granted itself extraordinary powers. Invoking the Emergencies Act, Monday, in a move designed to choke off the money keeping protesters across the country fueled and fed. Aaron McArthur reports.

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North Vancouver man creates ski poles out of bamboo

A North Vancouver man’s time working in Japan was cut short due to the pandemic, but when he returned home he found a way to bring Japanese influence to his love of skiing. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Dr. Henry and Adrian Dix take COVID-19 questions

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix address several pressing issues surrounding the pandemic in a COVID-19 town hall. Aaron McArthur reports.

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New COVID restrictions now in effect in B.C.

The latest round of COVID-19 restrictions is now in effect in an attempt to control the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Aaron McArthur reports.

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B.C. floods: Coquihalla Highway to reopen on December 20th

Transportation Minister Rob Fleming has announced that the Coquihalla Highway will be reopened to essential traffic such as commercial trucks and inter-city buses no later than the end of the day on December 20th.

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YVR holiday travel warning

Holiday travellers are being warned to expect added delays and hassle as the emergence of the Omicron variant is triggering a fresh round of testing requirements and international restrictions. Aaron McArthur reports.

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New COVID variant of concern identified

The newly-identified “omicron” variant of the coronavirus has led to new international travel restrictions and growing fears it might spread more easily than the dominant delta variant. Aaron McArthur reports.

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B.C. floods: Highway 1 Chilliwack to Abbotsford to reopen

Progress has been made on Highway 1 road closures is expected to reopen to traffic between Chilliwack and Abbotsford on Thursday. Aaron McArthur has the details.

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B.C. floods: Environment Canada warns of more heavy rainfall ahead

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, saying two more significant storms will blow through southwestern B.C. this week. Aaron McArthur has the reaction from the people still struggling with last week’s destructive deluge.

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B.C. floods: Documenting destruction along the Coquihalla River

A man and his family living along the Coquihalla River have decided to document the destruction caused by flooding in the area. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Williams Lake mayor Walt Cobb makes controversial apology

The mayor of Williams Lake has apologized for sharing a social media post about residential schools.But Walt Cobb’s apology has been called half-hearted and the demands for him to resign continue. Aaron Mcarthur has the latest.

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Williams Lake mayor facing calls to resign over social media post

Local First Nations are calling on Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb to step down over his sharing of a racist post on Facebook. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Third dose necessity of COVID-19 vaccine under scrutiny

While we’re learning more about B.C.’s plan to provide third ‘booster’ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, new research is suggesting those doses may not be necessary yet. Aaron McArthur reports.

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B.C. unveils details of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose program

B.C. government unveils provincial plan for providing third booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to everyone who wants one. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Burnaby care facility

A COVID -19 outbreak at the Willingdon Care Centre in Burnaby has grown to 89 cases, and 10 deaths. Aaron McArthur reports.

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New U.S. International travel vaccination requirements announced effective November

The US Centres for Disease Control have announced their new vaccination requirements for international travellers, effective in November. But one U.S.

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Police investigate shooting at Fairmont hotel in downtown Vancouver

Officers are on scene at the Fairmount Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver, where a shooting allegedly occurred Wednesday afternoon in the parkade. Aaron McArthur has the details.

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BC to make vaccines mandatory for health workers

Starting in October all BC health care workers will have to be vaccinated as a condition of employment. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Container shortage means higher prices for B.C. consumers

There’ve been many parts of our lives impacted by the pandemic – you can now include higher prices for most everything that gets shipped from overseas. With global consumer demand way up, the supply chain has been stretched to its limits.

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B.C. COVID modelling data shows province experiencing ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’

The latest batch of COVID-19 case information and modelling data shows the province is now facing a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’. Aaron McArthur reports.

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B.C. brings back mask mandate as COVID cases soar

A new Public Health Order is once again making mask use mandatory in all indoor public spaces. Aaron McArthur reports.

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B.C. ‘looking at all options’ including vaccine passports

B.C. health officials said Thursday they are looking at all options to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Reopening of Canada-U.S. Border less certain.

With cases of COVID-19 now climbing again in many U.S. states, the reopening of the border on July 21st is now seeming far less certain. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Lytton residents make the emotional return to burned-out town

Evacuated residents of Lytton boarded buses to drive through the burned-out remains of the their town. It was their first chance to see first-hand what was lost and what survived the devastating fire. Aaron McArthur reports.

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New ground-level look at Lytton devastation after wildfire

We have a new ground-level look at the devastation in Lytton, as we’re hearing from a man who watched the wildfire destroy the town. Aaron McArthur reports.

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B.C. health officials reassure people about safety and efficacy of AstraZeneca vaccine

B.C. health officials are reassuring people about the safety and efficacy of the AstraZeneca vaccine, following a drop in rates sparked by mixed messages. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Surge in B.C. ‘staycation’ travel and bookings

The days since the end of the pandemic ‘circuit breaker’ in B.C, have seen a major surge in bookings and traffic as many British Columbians appear to have a major pent-up urge to go travelling. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Federal panel calls for end to mandatory hotel quarantine rules

A federal panel has called for an end to the requirement that air travellers quarantine in hotels. But as Aaron McArthur reports, a B.C. expert says that would be premature.

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B.C. hospitality industry prepares for relaxed COVID-19 restrictions

B.C.’s restaurants, pubs and bars are hoping Tuesday’s announcement by the government will loosen restrictions even more than they were before the latest “circuit breaker”. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Cautious optimism after new study on COVID-19 vaccine ‘mix-and-matching’ success

A study out of Spain has found that not only is taking two different vaccines safe, it’s even more effective. But as Aaron McArthur reports experts say the results are still too early to know for sure.

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Provincial health officer on whether B.C. will follow U.S. relaxation of mask rules

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says we’ll have to wait a few weeks to find out if B.C. will follow the U.S. and relax some mask guidelines. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Pop-up vaccination clinics in Fraser Health for those 30+

Rush to get the jab in Coquitlam. A pop-up vaccination clinic draws long lines from many people looking to get the AstraZeneca vaccine. Aaron McArthur reports.

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BC Ferries to help enforce COVID-19 travel restrictions

One of the key choke points for stopping non-essential travel along the B.C. coast is the ferry network.

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Ottawa suspends passenger India and Pakistan flights from landing at Canadian airports

Ottawa has banned all passenger flights from India and Pakistan, as COVID-19 cases skyrocket in those countries. Aaron McArthur has more on what that means.

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B.C. and Canada continue to lag behind in some vaccine statistics

While B.C. is picking up the pace, the latest numbers show that the province and the country are still lagging behind other jurisdictions when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. But as Aaron McArthur reports, there is some progress.

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Ontario and Quebec battle highly contagious COVID-19 variants

Ontario is imposing a province-wide lockdown, as it battles soaring cases of COVID-19 variants. Aaron McArthur has that, and the battle in other Canadian provinces.

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Warning about COVID-19 case growth in B.C.’s younger demographics

British Columbians from 20 to 59 are being warned of the rapid growth of COVID-19 cases numbers and variant cases. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Homicide investigators called to Richmond home after two bodies found

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called to a Richmond neighbourhood, after two bodies were found inside a home after a fire. Aaron McArthur reports.

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Governments urge caution during spring break travel

With easing restrictions and vaccine rollouts, more British Columbians are thinking of travelling within the province this spring break. But as Aaron McArthur reports, government officials are still urging us to ‘travel with care’.

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One year of pandemic life in British Columbia

It’s been one year since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the last 12 months, our lives have changed in innumerable ways. Aaron McArthur reports

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Fourth COVID-19 vaccine expected to be approved in Canada

The prospect of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine being approved in Canada in a matter of days, will once again change the country’s rollout plans. Aaron McArthur reports.

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IHIT takes over case of boy with extensive and suspicious injuries

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case of an 11-year-old boy who was found on a Fraser Valley First Nation with suspicious and extensive injuries. Aaron McArthur reports.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0