Blazes burn near Kamloops, as B.C. faces record wildfire season
A wildfire in southeastern British Columbia that was first spotted Monday afternoon has charred three square kilometres in less than…
Mental health minister launch of 988 crisis hotline in November
Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett says the government is putting $156 million over three years toward a new three-digit suicide-prevention…
Hullo: Downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo ferries reveal start date
In just under one month from now, a new ferry service will be speeding between downtown Vancouver and downtown Nanaimo…
Vaccinate your rabbits: deadly disease virus in Lower Mainland
A low-cost vaccination clinic is being held in Langley on July 23. The deadly Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) could…
BC government’s promise to boost payments in its benefits plan
The British Columbia government’s promise to boost payments in its benefits plan starts this month for more than 285,000 families. …
Dozen grass and brush fires have been reported in Richmond
As the extended hot weather spell continues, about a dozen grass and brush fires have been reported in Richmond over…
Intense blaze forces B.C. road closure; military and officials convene.
The BC Wildfire Service says an “aggressive” fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway…
19-year-old B.C. firefighter killed by a falling tree near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A 19-year-old B.C. firefighter who police say was killed by a falling tree near Revelstoke on Thursday…
B.C. port strike could end pending approval of terms set by federal mediator
VANCOUVER — Business and government are responding favourably to a possible breakthrough in the 12-day strike that has shut down…
State of emergency declared in Quebec town
MONTREAL — A town near Quebec City has declared a state of local emergency due to rising water levels, as…