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Records tumble and heat warnings expand across B.C., as bad-air advisories are lifted
A series of temperature warnings and special weather statements has been expanded as a heat…
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull…
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says ‘Buy Canada’ policy needs work
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a…
First Nations ‘making history’ to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the…
Metro Vancouver issues air quality warning over Fraser Valley wildfire, smog levels
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near a wildfire…
Human remains discovered in burned vehicle near Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops, B.C., say human remains were found in a burned out…
BC Hydro says power restored for more than 500 customers on Vancouver Island
PORT ALBERNI — BC Hydro says crews have restored power for more than 500 customers…
B.C. Appeal Court rules man’s sentencing improperly considered deportation risk
VANCOUVER — In March 2024, a middle-aged man was having a cigarette outside his Surrey,…
When heat and drought stress trees, the consequences can be tragic
Sometimes it happens without any more warning than the sound of cracking. A tree physiologist…
Vancouver Island wildfire downgraded again, no longer a fire of note
PORT ALBERNI — A wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., that spurred evacuations and a state…
B.C. woman who admitted to money laundering set to be sentenced: anti-gang unit
RICHMOND — B.C.’s anti-gang agency says it has reached a milestone in a years-long investigation…
Supporters head for B.C. ostrich farm as it plans top court appeal to stop cull
Vancouver’s Lucas Robinson was making a 575-kilometre trip east to the small community of Edgewood,…
B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling ‘monumental,’ not meant to threaten homeowners
VANCOUVER — The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling a recent court decision…
A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches…
‘Devastating’ court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid to prevent avian flu cull
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm…
Victoria hospital’s pediatric clinic to temporarily shut over staffing, workload woes
VICTORIA — An urgent care clinic for children at Victoria General Hospital will shut on…
B.C.’s only fire of note no longer out of control, but road and power cuts drag on
The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island is no longer burning out of control, but…
B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities
VICTORIA — British Columbia has set new housing targets for a group of 10 more…
B.C. names facilitator to help Okanagan Falls become municipality, name to be decided
OKANAGAN FALLS — British Columbia’s government has appointed a facilitator to help create the province’s…
B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run
British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen…
‘Colonial decision-making’: First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations are denouncing British Columbia’s planned month-long closure…
Fears for B.C. First Nation’s water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end
Evacuation orders and alerts due to a wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted and…
B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun
VANCOUVER — A member of the British Columbia legislature says she is pursuing a private…
West Kelowna, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds
WEST KELOWNA — The City of West Kelowna, B.C., has cited public safety to deny…