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70,000+ lightning strikes ignite B.C. fires, but wildfire service satisfied with response

70,000+ lightning strikes ignite B.C. fires, but wildfire service satisfied with response

As of Wednesday, there are 430 wildfires burning across the province. Of those, 112 started in the last 24 hours.
Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Driven by oceans that won't cool down, an unseasonably warm Antarctica and worsening climate change, Earth's record hot streak dialed up this week, making Sunday, then Monday, the hottest days humans have measured, according to the European climate s
Grim outlook for clients of B.C. funeral home under cease-and-desist order

Grim outlook for clients of B.C. funeral home under cease-and-desist order

Consumer Protection BC has suspended a Chilliwack funeral home's licences and issued a freeze order on remaining assets.
'That little extra sprinkle of magic dust'

'That little extra sprinkle of magic dust'

Georgia Astle three-peats as Garbanzo DH champion
What a second Trump presidency could mean for Canada's economy

What a second Trump presidency could mean for Canada's economy

Trade, migration and defence most likely to change should former American president succeed in winning the White House in November.
B.C. trafficker tossed drugs to officer in RCMP parking lot

B.C. trafficker tossed drugs to officer in RCMP parking lot

Cocaine, MDMA trafficker from Alberta loses appeal of 26-month sentence; wanted conditional sentence to look after disabled child.
Photos: Canadian Open DH 2024

Photos: Canadian Open DH 2024

ICYMI: Jakob Jewett locked up a second straight title as Jenna Hastings returned to form in the ladies' event
Battle to keep historic town wet and safe, as B.C. fire tally surges, homes destroyed

Battle to keep historic town wet and safe, as B.C. fire tally surges, homes destroyed

BARKERVILLE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is drenched, both from overnight rains and sprinklers dousing its timber buildings, some more than 150 years old.
Advocate warns of impending 'crisis' in B.C. child welfare staffing

Advocate warns of impending 'crisis' in B.C. child welfare staffing

British Columbia's child welfare system is either in a state of crisis or close to it with understaffing and unmanageable workloads, the province's representative for children said.
'It was so scary': Jasper resident drives by wildfires, flees to B.C.

'It was so scary': Jasper resident drives by wildfires, flees to B.C.

More than 17,000 people were evacuated from Jasper and Jasper National Park Monday night.