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Toxic drugs continue to kill 6 people per day in B.C.: Coroners Service

The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) says at least 1,158 people have been killed by unregulated toxic drugs during the first…

More than 400 wildfires burning across B.C.

The number of wildfires in B.C. has grown to over 400 after weeks of tinder-dry, warm conditions.The BC Wildfire Service…

Lower Mainland rain won’t do much to lower wildfire risk: meteorologist

While you may have heard a bit of rain hit your roof overnight and you may see a few more…

BC wildfires: concerns as lightning storms spark new fires

The wildfire situation in this province is ramping up with fresh worries the forecast won’t help crews battling flames on…

Evacuation order issued due to Shetland Creek wildfire south of Ashcroft, B.C.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for a fire south of Ashcroft, B.C.The order was issued Wednesday…

No rain in sight for much of B.C. as hot, dry conditions persist

While you might be enjoying the sun and warm weather, the dry and hot conditions are complicating things for wildfire-fighting…

Long waits for BC Ferries route after vessel temporarily pulled from service

A mechanical issue on one of BC Ferries’ major vessels created long sailing waits Friday morning.The Queen of Oak Bay…

17 new records set, tied as heat hangs over B.C.

There’s little relief in sight as B.C. deals with another hot, dry day on Thursday.On Wednesday, Environment Canada said 17…

B.C. sees 37 one-day heat records fall ahead of cooler weather

July 9, 2024, was a record day for 37 communities in B.C., as they saw their one-day heat record fall.CityNews…

Two BC cities not named Vancouver see year-over-year rent increases

According to Rentals.ca’s latest report, rent rates in two BC cities have increased more year over year than Vancouver’s.Vancouver actually…