B.C.

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…