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Wildfire that started in structure now under control in B.C.'s southern Interior

Wildfire that started in structure now under control in B.C.'s southern Interior

PEACHLAND, B.C. — Residents evacuated from their homes in the town of Peachland in B.C.'s southern Interior are now allowed to return home, as crews have brought a wildfire in the area under control.
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Structure fire spreads to wildfire 'being held' in B.C.'s southern Interior

Structure fire spreads to wildfire 'being held' in B.C.'s southern Interior

PEACHLAND, B.C. — Some properties were evacuated and others placed on alert as crews fight a fire now classified as being held in the town of Peachland in B.C.'s southern Interior.
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Air quality advisory in effect for parts of Vancouver, Fraser Valley amid heatwave

Air quality advisory in effect for parts of Vancouver, Fraser Valley amid heatwave

VANCOUVER — An air quality advisory is in effect for eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the central Fraser Valley amid a wave of extremely hot and sunny weather.
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RCMP say no risk to the public after fatal double shooting in Richmond, B.C.

RCMP say no risk to the public after fatal double shooting in Richmond, B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police say they're investigating a double homicide in a residential area of Richmond, B.C. RCMP say they got a report around 8:40 p.m.
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RCMP make 18 arrests at old-growth logging blockades on Vancouver Island

RCMP make 18 arrests at old-growth logging blockades on Vancouver Island

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Police arrested 18 people Friday as they continued to enforce an injunction against blockades set up to prevent old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island.
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Public concerns about COVID-19 services, policies highlight B.C. ombudsperson report

Public concerns about COVID-19 services, policies highlight B.C. ombudsperson report

VICTORIA — Public concerns about government policies and services on COVID-19 are highlighted in the annual report released Friday by the office of British Columbia's ombudsperson.
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B.C. reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, as pop-up clinics move indoors due to heat

B.C. reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, as pop-up clinics move indoors due to heat

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are urging residents to prepare for high temperatures if they attend vaccination clinics this weekend. Provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C. tenant says cockroach crawled into her ear and she required medical attention

B.C. tenant says cockroach crawled into her ear and she required medical attention

Here is a roundup of some wild cockroach tenancy disputes in B.C.
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B.C. strikes independent panel on old growth

B.C. strikes independent panel on old growth

Independent panel to provide guidance on managing old growth forests
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People urged to check in on seniors during Metro Vancouver heat wave

People urged to check in on seniors during Metro Vancouver heat wave

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning that is expected to continue through Tuesday, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees in many parts of the province.
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