Orange water in Maple Bay likely a harmless phytoplankton bloom
“It was thick. You couldn’t even see the water, like under the water. It was just straight orange.”Water the colour…
Canadian airline must pay B.C. passenger $2,400 for boarding denial
“Flair did overbook flight F8223 and . . . Mr. Younus was denied boarding as a result.”B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has…
WestJet starts to cancel flights as pilot strike looms
The airline has advised travellers to check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport.MONTREAL — WestJet has…
B.C., Mexican governments reach deal to bring 100 hospitality workers to province
“The BCHA is strongly committed to delivering innovative and results-oriented solutions to support our industry’s workforce needs,” said BCHA president…
Fire ban coming for coastal B.C. following heat wave
With unseasonably high temperatures sweeping B.C., the province is banning most types of fires in coastal communities starting this week.The…
BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage
BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what’s forecast to…
Canadians can apply to renew their passports online this fall
OTTAWA — Canadians who need their travel documents renewed before visiting far-off shores will soon be able to skip the…
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
Anyone who sees Franklin Cook, 27, is asked to call 911Victoria police are looking for a man wanted on a…
Albertans fleeing wildfires beginning to arrive in B.C.
This B.C. town said it will welcome anyone fleeing the Alberta fires.Albertans fleeing wildfires are beginning to show up in…
Wildfires burn across Alberta, 13,000 more people forced from homes
More than 13,000 people were ordered to leave their homes as 78 wildfires burned across Alberta on Friday. “Everybody’s out,…