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'Downturn' in weather expected to dampen wildfire activity in southeastern СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

'Downturn' in weather expected to dampen wildfire activity in southeastern СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

British Columbia's wildfire service says thunderstorms carry the possibility of dry lightning strikes in some parts of the Interior, but wildfire activity is generally expected to decrease with what's being described as a "downturn" in weather.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ man sentenced to four years for manslaughter in girlfriend's shooting death

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ man sentenced to four years for manslaughter in girlfriend's shooting death

Trevor Brown initially told police that Anichka Loeffler had shot herself accidentally, but later admitted he "only pointed the gun at her head for a split second."
Union confirms Victoria firefighter suspended one day for letter sent to premier

Union confirms Victoria firefighter suspended one day for letter sent to premier

The union representing Josh Montgomery has confirmed that he "was disciplined for his opinions shared in a letter" asking Premier David Eby to prevent a social services hub on Dowler Place.
The costs of a Metro Vancouver SkyTrain extension jump by $1.9B and it's a year late

The costs of a Metro Vancouver SkyTrain extension jump by $1.9B and it's a year late

SURREY, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — The total cost of building the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension in Metro Vancouver has soared by $2 billion and the project has been delayed for a year.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ police watchdog says officer in Gastown shooting may have committed offence

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ police watchdog says officer in Gastown shooting may have committed offence

SURREY, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — British Columbia's police watchdog says a Metro Vancouver Transit Police officer involved in a shooting in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood in 2022 may have committed an offence and has asked prosecutors to consider charges.
District gives 'all clear,' rescinds evacuation alert due to Shetland Creek wildfire

District gives 'all clear,' rescinds evacuation alert due to Shetland Creek wildfire

An all-clear notice has been given for most residents placed on evacuation alert or forced from their homes in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's southern Interior due to a wildfire that was sparked more than a month ago.
Missing СÀ¶ÊÓƵ man found safe: police

Missing СÀ¶ÊÓƵ man found safe: police

Surrey RCMP said the man was located on Aug. 15.
Contested report says buildings on unstable ground at two Island lightstation sites

Contested report says buildings on unstable ground at two Island lightstation sites

The Coast Guard announced this month plans to remove staff from the Carmanah Point and Pachena Point lightstations before winter weather arrives.
Evacuation order for Chilcotin River landslide area downgraded to alert

Evacuation order for Chilcotin River landslide area downgraded to alert

WILLIAMS LAKE, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — Residents can return home now that an evacuation order following a landslide that blocked a British Columbia river for days has been downgraded. The Cariboo Regional District in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
Focus on recovery after fire's 'heartbreaking' destruction: mayor of Slocan, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Focus on recovery after fire's 'heartbreaking' destruction: mayor of Slocan, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

SLOCAN, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
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