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B.C. braces for more wildfire activity with thunderstorms in the forecast
A number of wildfires have emerged along major highways in British Columbia as the province…
Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.
The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for its Nicoelton reserve as…
B.C. caps international post-secondary student enrolment at 30 per cent of total
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s government has introduced new guidelines for public post-secondary education institutions, capping…
B.C.’s ‘massive error’ part of web of inaction that could have saved boy: advocate
An 11-year-old Indigenous boy who died after being tortured by the extended family members approved…
Husband sentenced to 16 years for killing, dismembering B.C. teacher Naomi Onotera
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A man who admitted killing and dismembering his wife has been…
Toronto-area storm reminiscent of destructive, costly 2013 flood
A torrential downpour that flooded parts of Toronto and its surrounding areas on Tuesday brought…
AI wildfire early detection system is like a fire alarm in the forest, says chief
VERNON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Vernon Fire Chief David Lind likens the Interior B.C. city’s…
Firefighting crews from Australia and New Zealand on the way to help B.C. fire fight
Outside help is arriving to battle British Columbia wildfires that authorities expect to flare this…
Vancouver Island University sues Gaza protesters as deadline to leave expires
NANAIMO, B.C. – Vancouver Island University says it has “regrettably” launched legal action against pro-Palestinian…
Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access
VICTORIA – The B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series…
‘Balaclava rapist’ Larry Takahashi gets full parole more than 40 years after attacks
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A serial sex offender known as the “balaclava rapist” for attacking 23…
Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in
VICTORIA – Plastic shopping bags and other single-use products are no longer available at British…
B.C. Wildfire Service says several new fires ignited by lightning since Friday
At least five new wildfires were ignited by lightning in British Columbia since Friday, and…
Police in Kamloops, B.C., continue search for 50-year-old Alberta man lost in river
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Mounties in Kamloops, B.C., say the search continues for a 50-year-old Alberta…
B.C. university gives pro-Palestinian protesters trespass notice, deadline to vacate
NANAIMO, B.C. – Vancouver Island University has issued a trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters, telling…
Strange summer for B.C. politics gone wild, as alliances shift ahead of fall vote
VICTORIA – A shakeup of seismic proportions is reshaping the British Columbia political landscape a…
Heiltsuk Nation celebrates return of chief’s seat held at B.C. museum since 1911
VICTORIA – Members of the Heiltsuk Nation on British Columbia’s central coast are celebrating the…
Hearing cancelled for Saskatchewan’s bid to stop federal collection of carbon money
VANCOUVER – A court hearing for the Saskatchewan government to argue for an injunction to…
Six charged, 200 kg of drugs seized in three-year investigation: Vancouver police
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver, B.C., say a three-year investigation has led to the arrests…
B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure…
B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs
VICTORIA – B.C’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry joked that “the earth shook” with…
Apparel retailer Aritzia reports $15.8M in Q1 earnings, net revenues $498.6M
VANCOUVER – Aritzia Inc. says it earned $15.8 million in its first quarter, down from…
Work stoppage averted for Richmond, B.C., boating production workers, machinists
RICHMOND, B.C. – A union representing 320 production workers, machinists and maintenance personnel for a…
Some Alaskan salmon fisheries lose Ocean Wise label amid concern for B.C.-bound stock
Vancouver-based seafood sustainability group Ocean Wise has removed its recommended designation from southeast Alaskan salmon…