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Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Adam Bremner-Akins has been a party member for eight years and previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the legislature.
B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecast thunderstorms: minister

B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecast thunderstorms: minister

FORT ST. JOHN — The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes.
Public health warns of measles exposure at Fort St. John, B.C., prenatal clinic

Public health warns of measles exposure at Fort St. John, B.C., prenatal clinic

FORT ST. JOHN — People who attended a prenatal clinic in Fort St. John, B.C., have been told they may have been exposed to measles.
Man accused in Vancouver Filipino festival deaths appears briefly in court

Man accused in Vancouver Filipino festival deaths appears briefly in court

Kai-Ji Adam Lo is charged with eight counts of murder in connection with April's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy.
Beach advisories issued in Ladysmith, Lantzville after high bacteria levels found

Beach advisories issued in Ladysmith, Lantzville after high bacteria levels found

Island Health has posted advisories for the north part of Transfer Beach in Ladysmith and Lantzville Beach near Benwaldun Road and the intersection of Sebastion and Harper roads.
IIO seeks witnesses to arrest and death of Burnaby, B.C., man

IIO seeks witnesses to arrest and death of Burnaby, B.C., man

BURNABY — The Independent Investigations Office of BC says it is looking for witnesses to the arrest and death of a man in Burnaby, B.C., last week.
Wine tasted 'chemicalish,' sex assault complainant testifies in B.C. court

Wine tasted 'chemicalish,' sex assault complainant testifies in B.C. court

Ryan Giraud and Ryan Splichen are alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman on a Granville Island boat.
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games like Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally.
Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations

Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations

DUNCAN — The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.
Evacuation order issued in small area east of Kelowna, B.C., due to wildfire

Evacuation order issued in small area east of Kelowna, B.C., due to wildfire

KELOWNA — An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk of a wildfire east of the airport in Kelowna, B.C.