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The COVID-19 vaccine can help protect pregnant people from getting severely ill or giving birth prematurely according to a new study. Researchers working with the University of British Columbia analyzed the health records of nearly 20,000 pregnant individuals diagnosed with COVID. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 16, 2025. 

Many British Columbians are leery about the cost of next year’s World Cup in Vancouver, even though Expo 86 and the 2010 Olympics were successful. As Jordan Armstrong reports, with a final budget still not confirmed, many taxpayers feel they are being asked to sign a blank cheque.

Heavy rainfall on the West Coast has led to significant flooding in British Columbia and Washington State. Several highways out of Vancouver are submerged and hundreds of property owners in the Fraser Valley have been ordered to evacuate. Officials report that the floodwaters have now peaked; however, more heavy rain is forecast. As Neetu Garcha...

Hundreds of West Coast residents are still under evacuation orders and alerts Saturday night as the region deals with widespread flooding, with more rain in the forecast. A major diplomatic shift is happening in Eastern Europe. The United States is lifting some trade sanctions against Russian ally Belarus. This is in exchange for the release...

As fierce debate escalates over dropping the tanker ban in the Northwest coast of British Columbia, we take a breather from the political debate and speak with a local ship captain. He heads a group mandated to jump aboard ships in the region to help safely navigate waters there.

British Columbia Premier David Eby said on Thursday that he’s going to get his “elbows up” when the conversation about this “non-existent project begins to actively compromise projects here in British Columbia that are real and meaningful.”

Amid the tense tightrope of North American trade issues between Ottawa and Washington, the U.S. Trade Department opened three days of public consultations. We speak with a Canadian trade representative who joined hundreds of others jostling to be heard in the U.S. Capitol. Plus, as fierce debate escalates over dropping the tanker ban in the...

Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, council president of the Haida Nation spoke in Ottawa on Tuesday ahead of a Conservative motion that seeks to reaffirm the Liberals pipeline plan from Alberta to B.C., as well as overriding the northern British Columbia oil tanker ban. “These projects continue to add risks to our self-sufficiency and our food security,”...

John Rustad has stepped down as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia after a slim majority of his party’s MLAs announced they no longer had confidence in his leadership had lost their confidence and moved to remove him. Keith Baldrey explains why Rustad ended up quitting after initially saying he would stay put,...

Alberta’s government is not giving up on its push for a new pipeline to the coast of British Columbia. Reports suggest that a preliminary plan between the federal government and Alberta may be announced this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed openness to the idea of a pipeline. However, British Columbia’s Premier David Eby...

The western showdown between Alberta and British Columbia highlights another issue in provincial politics, one that could have ripple effects across Canada. We speak with former B.C. premier Christy Clark. Current premier of the Northwest Territories, R.J. Simpson, also joins the show to discuss resource issues key for the entire country.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre came after the Liberals and Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday during question period ahead of a vote on a Conservative motion to force the Liberal government to reaffirm its commitment to a new pipeline to the West Coast. The motion also seeks to get a commitment from the Liberals to...

The western showdown between Alberta and British Columbia highlights another issue in B.C. provincial politics that could have ripple effects across Canada. Former B.C. premier Christy Clark and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson join The West Block. Plus, An electronic petition urges federal politicians to hold members of Parliament accountable for telling lies. Toronto MP...

Liberal MPs have insisted their caucus is unified, despite a high-profile cabinet resignation in the wake of Thursday’s pipeline ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Steven Guilbeault called the agreement a “serious mistake” in his resignation letter – and he’s not alone. Mackenzie Gray reports on the Liberal...

After signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday that commits the federal government to work toward building an oil pipeline to the West Coast, Prime Minister Mark Carney said it was signed “in the spirit of trust” and that it’s the “first step” that will require “full partnership” with...

A memorandum of understanding has been signed regarding a proposed pipeline project from Alberta to B.C., although its construction is not guaranteed. There are numerous obstacles to overcome, both from British Columbia and the First Nations. Additionally, the former federal environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, resigned from his cabinet position following the announcement of the pipeline...

British Columbia Premier David Eby said on Thursday that he’s “anxious” that the proposed pipeline project from Alberta is a “distraction” that “has no project proponent,” adding, “not only does it not have permits, it doesn’t even have a root,” or the “support of coastal First Nations.” The NDP premier warned that the project could...

The search continues for three grizzly bears that attacked an elementary school group in Bella Coola, British Columbia. A new report shows the dangerous effects of B.C.’s housing crisis on women and gender diverse people.

Canada’s Prime Minister is expected to be in Calgary on Thursday, and there is a lot of speculation that pipelines will be on the agenda. The Premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are strongly advocating for the construction of another pipeline to transport Alberta oil to the Pacific coast, although British Columbia’s Premier is opposed to...

The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia says an oil pipeline to the province’s north coast “will never happen,” and blasted the federal government for negotiating a possible deal with Alberta without First Nations at the table. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil that pipeline memorandum in Calgary Thursday, where...