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B.C. man convicted in young girl's murder in 1978 loses appeal

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man found guilty in the death of a young girl in 1978 has lost an appeal of his first-degree murder conviction. GRAPHIC WARNING: The following details may be disturbing for some readers. A unanimous ruling by the B.C.

Sep 11, 2022 6:58 PM Read more >

Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia's Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to increase and no precipitation has been forecast for the area.

Sep 11, 2022 4:11 PM Read more >

Smoky skies persist in Vancouver and surrounding areas due to wildfires

VANCOUVER — Regional officials say air quality is expected to worsen in parts of the Vancouver area as smoky skies persisted Sunday due to wildfires in the province and the United States.

Sep 11, 2022 4:08 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Park

No, it's not named after Queen Elizabeth II, but she did help with the gardening once...

Sep 11, 2022 3:22 PM Read more >

800 residents evacuated with Battleship Mountain fire out of control at almost 25,000 hectares

Currently 65 firefighters as well as five night operations staff, and 47 structure protection personnel, 6 of which are working overnight.

Sep 11, 2022 1:50 PM Read more >

Fire burning near Hope grows to estimated 458 hectares

Twelve properties near a wildfire in Hope have been issued evacuation orders and told to leave their homes.

Sep 11, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >

Saanich diver part of team that confirmed location of downed WWII-era bomber

Royal Canadian Air Force plane crashed after its engine failed upon takeoff in September 1943, killing all four men on board.

Sep 11, 2022 9:14 AM Read more >

Another Greater Victoria medical clinic charging patients a monthly fee

Beta Therapeutics in Royal Oak is advertising that it is accepting new patients as of Nov. 1, charging a monthly fee of $110 — based on an annual cost of $1,320

Sep 11, 2022 9:11 AM Read more >

Dawson Creek powerlifter medals in UK at World Championships

Overall total of 847lbs lifted in UK.

Sep 11, 2022 3:34 AM Read more >

B.C. Liberals hold on to Surrey South riding in byelection

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's Liberal Party has retained a seat in the riding of Surrey South following a byelection to replace a longtime member of the legislature.

Sep 10, 2022 10:24 PM Read more >