B.C.

Hot spell persists in southern B.C. after breaking century-old records
VANCOUVER — Temperatures are forecast to remain high in parts of southern British Columbia until…

Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals
Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for…

Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?
What country you live in determines how many hours of sleep you need per night…

How to spot bad information this wildfire season
Wildfire season is here and if the last few years are any indication, Canadians will…
Environment Canada issues air quality statements for northeastern B.C. amid wildfires
Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in northeastern British Columbia. The agency…

B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and…

Manitoba premier eyes northern development that could include a pipeline
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promoted his province Friday as the route for a…

Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.
Wildland firefighters battling a blaze in northeastern B.C. were preparing for a challenging weekend as…

Southern B.C. set to bake under ‘early season heat event’
Environment Canada has warned of an “early season heat event” across much of southern British…

B.C. mill worker drowns after being trapped in machine that fell into ocean
DUNCAN — Mounties in British Columbia say a mill worker on Vancouver Island has drowned…

B.C. ministers to make tech pitch in Europe as Eby eyes Asia
VICTORIA — British Columbia ministers are set to travel to Europe in a bid to…

B.C. district tells residents under evacuation orders to leave as wildfire grows
The Peace River Regional District says residents who are subject to evacuation orders in the…

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the…

Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was surprised by criticism of plans to…

Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in ‘high-risk’ situation
The British Columbia Wildfire Service warned Wednesday that incoming winds were expected to drive an…