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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…

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…

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…

Cost of living has immigrants considering leaving Canada

Coming to Canada for a better life doesn’t appear to be the reality for many new Canadians.A new poll from…

Hot weather to settle over B.C. bringing 30°C+ temps

After a cool and wet June, the weather is about to heat up for much of B.C., including the South…

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.9 per cent in May, driven by services prices

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.9 per cent in May, largely driven by higher prices for services, Statistics Canada…

25% of B.C. renters spend half of income on housing: report

A staggering 25 per cent of B.C. renters are spending half of their monthly income on their monthly housing bill.Comparing…

Plenty of options to reel one in during Family Fishing Weekend in B.C.

Quennell Lake in rural Ladysmith (3,500 trout) and Spider Lake west of Qualicum Beach (4,500) have also been topped up…