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Three-month high for COVID-19 case count in British Columbia

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 infection rate in British Columbia has leaped to 536, a figure not seen since mid-May.

Aug 11, 2021 3:37 PM Read more >

For the third time this summer, heat warning in effect for parts of B.C.

The heat is expected to last until Sunday.

Aug 11, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Four Surrey Mounties face civil trial for alleged assault

Trucker Bradley Marvin Degen says he was minding his own business sleeping in his cabin when police came knocking. Allegedly, after resisting arrest, the officers Tasered him

Aug 11, 2021 2:17 PM Read more >

Federal environment minister announces ban on harmful fire retardants

Retardants do more harm than good, firefighters' union says at Wednesday's announcement in North Vancouver

Aug 11, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Friends of Monte Lake resident evade authorities to help save properties

A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help the family rebuild.

Aug 11, 2021 12:54 PM Read more >

Coast SPCA first in province to run on solar power

Cody and Megan Kelso’s 115-km walk generated funds for renewable power source

Aug 11, 2021 12:11 PM Read more >

Resourcing of B.C. wildfires different than it was a few years ago, minister says

To date, 1,453 fires have sparked in the province since the start of the fire season April 1.

Aug 11, 2021 11:40 AM Read more >

Former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz won't face charges

B.C. Prosecution Service sticks to only charging Craig James in Legislature spending scandal

Aug 11, 2021 11:10 AM Read more >

Insurance Bureau of Canada says now is the time to rethink wildfire policy

A lot of factors go into calculating a premium, and it's very unlikely you would be fully turned down, according to a spokesman.

Aug 11, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

Island helicopters fighting wildfires throughout B.C.

Pilots and their accompanying crews are scattered from Vanderhoof to Osoyoos.

Aug 11, 2021 9:59 AM Read more >