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Wildfire service says ‘exceptional’ hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

More than 1,350 square kilometres burned, well over 10-year average of about 120 square kilometres

May 19, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

One dead after fire in small Port Alberni low-income apartment building

Trailers in adjacent lot also evacuated; unknown number of people displaced

May 19, 2023 1:49 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Wildfire evacuation alert impacting 257 properties in B.C. Chilcotin

Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre issued alert Thursday night

May 18, 2023 10:05 PM Read more >

Nanaimo River land, including ancient village site transferred to Island First Nation

Signing ceremony between Snuneymuxw First Nation and Seacliff Properties marks ‘profound milestone’

May 18, 2023 6:05 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Woman hanging from Langley overpass railing rescued

Firefighters, police hung on to woman until ladder truck arrived

May 18, 2023 5:55 PM Read more >

B.C. RCMP dispatchers see large increase in abandoned 911 calls from smart phones

‘Emergency SOS’ feature blamed for uptick in dropped calls

May 18, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

B.C residents warned to stay safe as long weekend kicks off summer fun on the water

Ambulance service urges caution as warm weather will likely see people flock to lakes and beaches

May 18, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

BCEHS reminding residents to stay safe on water following Thetis Lake incident

The organization said warm weather and the long weekend will likely see more people flock to water

May 18, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Abbotsford Christian parent group loses vote to repeal gender identity policy from school manual

Majority of 1,800 voters in Abbotsford Christian School Society took part in two-day resolution vote

May 18, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

B.C. government chips in $7 million for construction of food bank warehouse in Nanaimo

Loaves and Fishes still seeking $5 million for project on East Wellington Road

May 18, 2023 4:04 PM Read more >