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PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has reached 13.9 square kilometres in size, almost triple what was reported when the fire was first reported late Monday.

SURREY — The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail cells to monitor the health of people being detained.

B.C. residents urged to stay cool and hydrate.

ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at an apartment building. Abbotsford police say the incident happened at around 4 p.m.

Defence wants three years for John Cernos, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges stemming from a deadly impaired driving incident.

A British Columbia woman was injured and required "life-saving first aid" after police say she was struck by a half-empty beer can thrown from a passing vehicle.

TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn't looking to stir the political pot, but he admits it’s no coincidence that his upcoming Canadian concert tour is booked for 51 dates.

Police say they received more than 20 calls with information after releasing a photo of a suspect.

RCMP say the woman suffered a medical emergency after being struck in the head and was taken to hospital for treatment.

VANCOUVER — Heat warnings across parts of southern British Columbia and Vancouver Island over the weekend have been expanded to Metro Vancouver.