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‘Downturn’ in weather expected to dampen wildfire activity in southeastern B.C.
British Columbia’s wildfire service says thunderstorms carry the possibility of dry lightning strikes in some…
B.C. man sentenced to four years for manslaughter in girlfriend’s shooting death
VANCOUVER – A man who told police he was “joking around” with his girlfriend when…
Focus on recovery after fire’s ‘heartbreaking’ destruction: mayor of Slocan, B.C.
SLOCAN, B.C. – Jessica Lunn, mayor of Slocan in British Columbia’s Kootenay region, said she…
Eight hospitalized, three dozen displaced after Vancouver apartment fire
VANCOUVER – Officials with the City of Vancouver say eight people have been taken to…
Hundreds allowed to return home to Village of Slocan, B.C., after wildfire
Several hundred residents of the Village of Slocan and the surrounding area of British Columbia’s…
Indigenous nation closes B.C.’s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – A bridge over British Columbia’s Chilcotin River was closed to traffic…
Wildfires tick up with lightning in forecast for B.C.’s southern Interior
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia ticked up Friday after holding below 350…
B.C. government considers ‘Plan B’ if salmon need help through Chilcotin slide zone
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Plans to help migrating salmon make it up British Columbia’s Chilcotin…
Residents describe sound of roaring river, breaking trees of B.C.’s landslide waters
Max Paulhus says he could hear wood breaking and a roaring sound before an approaching…
Disaster threat from B.C. landslide’s river waters decreases, says emergency minister
VANCOUVER – A “grateful” emergency management minister says the threat of a flood disaster along…
B.C. officials warn of dangers around Fraser, Chilcotin River banks as water tops dam
VANCOUVER – The B.C. government says it’s “extremely unsafe” to be near the banks of…
Vancouver’s July home sales slid 5% from last year, listings up 20%
VANCOUVER – Greater Vancouver Realtors says last month’s home sales in the region dropped five…
‘Massive’ B.C. landslide blocking river may burst, sending a torrent of water, debris
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – A landslide of debris piled 30 metres high and 600 metres…
Eight people charged after drug-trafficking investigation in B.C.’s Lower Mainland
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland say a yearslong drug-trafficking investigation has…
Before fires, ‘we were having a great season,’ Barkerville, B.C.’s media manager says
When Stewart Cawood returned to British Columbia’s historic gold rush town of Barkerville earlier this…
Dry, hot spell to return to southern B.C. after rains, cooler weather dampen fires
VANCOUVER – Recent rains and cooler temperatures have knocked down wildfire activity in parts of…
B.C. tribunal upholds condo fines against couple for doorbell camera insults
RICHMOND, B.C. – British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has upheld $800 in fines issued by…
All eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief — but maybe not for long
In Wells, B.C., there’s relief as residents return to the community after a nearby wildfire…
Here are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation on July 26
These are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service…
B.C.’s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency
VICTORIA – After four years that included mask mandates, vaccination requirements, gathering restrictions, surging hospitalizations…
Fire numbers fall in B.C. as blaze near Golden destroys homes, spurs evacuation
Three employees at Canadian Timberframes near Golden, B.C., had no warning when a nearby wildfire…
Fire continues to rage in Jasper, but officials say critical infrastructure intact
EDMONTON – Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper are fighting flames that…
Here are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation on July 25
These are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service…
B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire
Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building…