British Columbia

B.C. wildfire count nears 250 but cooler temperatures, light rain bring some relief

VICTORIA - British Columbia is reporting a slight increase in the number of active wildfires but cooler temperatures and forecasts of rain could bring some relief. B.C.'s joint information centre repo...

Aug 01, 2021

'Everyone's excited:' Ladysmith Days returns after canceled 2020 event

LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...

Aug 01, 2021

Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation

VANCOUVER - An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complaina...

Aug 01, 2021

Man stabbed, air lifted to hospital following altercation near Qualicum resort

QUALICUM BEACH - One man remains in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing.Police and emergency services were called to near the Riverside Resort in the 3500 block of Island Hwy. West aro...

Jul 31, 2021

Heat warning in effect for B.C. as firefighters battle wildfires in province

VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says 241 fires are scorching the province, down from about 300 last week. In a news release, it says most of the blazes are in the Kamloops, Southeast, Prince Georg...

Jul 31, 2021

Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher

VANCOUVER - There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community watersheds across Canada, but a large, severe fire followed by heavy precipitation could seriously affe...

Jul 31, 2021

More than $300K awarded in damages after campaign of hate against Port Alberni shelter space

PORT ALBERNI - Staff at Port Alberni's homeless shelter were awarded more than $300,000 in damages after accusations they manufactured the homelessness and opioid crises for profit and covered up deat...

Jul 30, 2021

B.C. readies response ahead of second heat wave expected this weekend

VANCOUVER - British Columbia is gearing up to respond to another heat wave by taking several steps including opening civic centres that would otherwise be closed so people can escape to a cool place i...

Jul 30, 2021

Monthly event helped Nanaimo's homeless keep their feet safe

NANAIMO - People living rough in Nanaimo no longer have to worry about their shoes falling apart. The second monthly Happy Feet give away on Friday, July 30 helped dozens of people experiencing homele...

Jul 30, 2021

Surging lumber prices boost Canfor Q2 profits and revenues to record highs

VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. is reporting a large year-over-year increase in net income in its latest quarter as surging lumber prices helped its revenues to more than double to a record high. The Vancouv...

Jul 30, 2021