Claire Fenton, NEWS 1130

Claire Fenton

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Vancouver, BC, Canada

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B.C. school boards to talk vaccine mandates with minister of education

The school boards from across B.C. are gathering in Vancouver for a two day meeting. Among the topics on the agenda: vaccine mandates. → Read More

Lytton wildfire not caused by train, investigation finds

An investigation into the cause of the Lytton Creek wildfire has concluded, with the Transportation Safety Board finding no evidence trains caused the fire. → Read More

Incoming Canadian army commander under military police investigation

Another high-ranking member of Canada's military is under investigation for 'historical allegations.' Lt.-Gen. Trevor Cadieu has denied any wrongdoing. → Read More

U.S. border reopening good news for Surrey, Vancouver, Seattle commerce

Several B.C. trade groups are eager to find out more details about the U.S. border re-opening, which they say will directly impact their bottom lines. → Read More

Family visits through robots? Researchers test new tech in B.C. long-term care

Would you like to see your loved ones with the help of a robot? A new project is testing to see if it helps reduce loneliness for those in long-term care. → Read More

Victoria Clipper hit hard by pandemic, suspending service until 2022

Ferry service on the Victoria Clipper has been suspended due to lack of ridership since it resumed sailings last month. → Read More

Northern Lights visible from Vancouver, Calgary and New York in rare event

Did you see the Northern Lights Monday night? Many in North America got a rare look at the aurora borealis and the pictures are breathtaking. → Read More

Meteorite fragment crashes through home in Golden, B.C.

A B.C. woman is left with a hole in her roof after she says she woke to a piece of a meteorite crashing through her home in Golden. → Read More

B.C. teachers vaccine mandate imminent warns union

The BC Teachers' Federation has officially stated it supports a province-wide vaccine mandate. But the move comes as the Premier suggests a district-by-district approach is the only option on the table right now. → Read More

Northern B.C. MLA says vaccine misinformation fuelled by Alberta

As B.C.'s Northern Health authority continues to see low vaccination rates in many areas, an MLA says many people appear to be getting their anti-vaccine stance from Alberta. → Read More

Canada's wage subsidy, rent assistance set to expire

Two programs used by Canada's small business sector are just weeks away from expiring, and the government has not announced if they'll be extended. → Read More

B.C.'s unvaccinated 53 times more likely to die from COVID-19

Sombre new data from the province is showing the deadly risks of not getting vaccinated. The chance of survival for older people who haven't gotten a shot seems to be decreasing, according to the BCCDC. → Read More

RCMP renew appeal for information into UBC students killed

The RCMP have released new details into the suspect's vehicle at the centre of an investigation into the tragic deaths of two UBC students. → Read More

Vancouver house prices expected to jump this fall

RE/MAX has forecast the hot housing market will continue through the fall, as many continue to seek homes in suburban areas and away from the urban core. → Read More

COVID-19 boosters now being administered in B.C. care homes

A booster will be administered to those in long-term care starting Monday, after the province found those residents and patients would have a greater immunity to COVID-19 if given a third shot. → Read More

Vancouver's Canyon Creek project to change Spanish Banks park

In a process called daylighting, the Vancouver Park Board is moving ahead with its plans to uncover a creek in Spanish Banks Beach Park, which would then connect to English Bay. → Read More

NHL goalie Robin Lehner calls out Alain Vigneault, Flyers

An NHL goalie has made serious allegations after teams and a coach in the NHL, including former Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault. → Read More

Abbotsford's Jackie Ferland-Smith missing in Costa Rica

The Abbotsford Police are assisting the parents of 40-year-old Jaclyn (Jackie) Ferland-Smith who went missing from her home in Costa Rica in August. → Read More

Metro Vancouver rainfall warning is in effect, power outages reported

Some flooding and outages were reported Thursday morning as a rainfall warning remains in effect for Metro Vancouver. → Read More

Canadians' grocery shopping habits changed during pandemic, expert says

Consumers are shopping differently when it comes to going to the grocery store during the pandemic, according to Sylvain Charlebois. → Read More