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Wildfire smoke highlights need for better ventilation in public spaces

Wildfire smoke highlights need for better ventilation in public spaces

Experts say estimates indicate wildfires will increase 25 per cent by 2030
Provincial government announces $7.5 million investment in food hub funding

Provincial government announces $7.5 million investment in food hub funding

Goal is to double the number of B.C.’s food hubs to 40 from the current 20
Feds looking for input on new law to improve safety in long-term care

Feds looking for input on new law to improve safety in long-term care

Legislation is also a condition of the Liberals’ supply-and-confidence deal with the NDP
UPDATE: Lightning sparks second wildfire outside Merritt

UPDATE: Lightning sparks second wildfire outside Merritt

The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 7.1 hectares in size
B.C. firefighter numbers top 2,500, as 100 Brazilians arrive today

B.C. firefighter numbers top 2,500, as 100 Brazilians arrive today

Wildfire service says about 500 international firefighters are already in B.C.
Tip line launched for missing B.C. kids Aurora, Joshua Bolton amid Amber Alert

Tip line launched for missing B.C. kids Aurora, Joshua Bolton amid Amber Alert

Aurora Bolton (8) and Joshuah Bolton (10), were reported missing by their father on Monday, July 17
Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute

Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute

B.C. port union local says new tentative deal reached with employers, report unconfirmed
B.C. wants federal clarity on the future of the Canadian Mounties

B.C. wants federal clarity on the future of the Canadian Mounties

Federal spokesperson says Ottawa is delivering the reforms that Canadians expect
Premier drives up with $270 million for new clean energy automotive centre

Premier drives up with $270 million for new clean energy automotive centre

Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation aimed at transportation tech training shortfalls
Cranbrook airport on evacuation alert over nearby wildfire

Cranbrook airport on evacuation alert over nearby wildfire