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LNG company plans to use ‘floatel’ near Squamish, B.C., without local permit
SQUAMISH, B.C. – The company behind a natural gas project near Squamish, B.C., has withdrawn…
Wounded Victoria officer recalls wild robbery shootout ahead of two-year anniversary
VICTORIA – The shootout only lasted 26 seconds but after it ended, two heavily armed…
Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise
VANCOUVER – A heat wave has settled over much of British Columbia with Environment Canada…
Apparel retailer Aritzia reports $15.8M in Q1 earnings, net revenues $498.6M
VANCOUVER – Aritzia Inc. says it earned $15.8 million in its first quarter, down from…
B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs
VICTORIA – B.C’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry joked that “the earth shook” with…
B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure…
Firefighting crews from Australia and New Zealand on the way to help B.C. fire fight
Outside help is arriving to battle British Columbia wildfires that authorities expect to flare this…
Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.
The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for its Nicoelton reserve as…
B.C. braces for more wildfire activity with thunderstorms in the forecast
A number of wildfires have emerged along major highways in British Columbia as the province…
‘Like lava’: Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Nandini Villeneuve and other residents of the Saranagati Hare Krishna village were…
B.C. hospitals pivot to paper amid CrowdStrike global technology outage
VANCOUVER – About 50,000 devices in British Columbia hospitals and health facilities were impacted by…
Interior residents get ready to flee as B.C. fire tally soars past 300
It’s the first time The Inn at Spences Bridge has been empty since April. Dorothy…
Residents of Williams Lake, B.C., get front-row view of battle to save their town
WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Residents of Williams Lake, B.C., got a front-row look…
Here are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation
These are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service…
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,…
BoC’s Macklem says he wants growth to pick back up as bank cuts key rate again
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada appeared to be increasingly concerned about the risk of…
Here are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation on July 24
These are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service…
B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire
Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building…
Here are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation on July 25
These are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service…
Fire continues to rage in Jasper, but officials say critical infrastructure intact
EDMONTON – Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper are fighting flames that…
Fire numbers fall in B.C. as blaze near Golden destroys homes, spurs evacuation
Three employees at Canadian Timberframes near Golden, B.C., had no warning when a nearby wildfire…
B.C.’s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency
VICTORIA – After four years that included mask mandates, vaccination requirements, gathering restrictions, surging hospitalizations…
Here are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation on July 26
These are the facts about British Columbia’s wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service…
All eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief — but maybe not for long
In Wells, B.C., there’s relief as residents return to the community after a nearby wildfire…