Wildfires force state of local emergency in Peachland: 1,490 on evacuation alert
Windy start to day for fire crews in Okanagan
‘Those flames are 50 feet high’: B.C. residents near huge Mount Eneas wildfire
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VIDEO: Mount Eneas fire causing traffic delays along Highway 97
Senior care workers in Coquitlam reach agreement with Fraser Health, save jobs
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“We’re really pleased that this happened but we also have to remember that good will and one off fixes can only take us so far.” Continue reading
No need for ridesharing to take more than a year to arrive to BC: Uber
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“Our hope is that with legislation coming this fall, there will be opportunity for some quick engagement to be able to outline actually how they can bring ridesharing into B.C.” Continue reading
Census shows women undervalue their earnings when they make more than their husbands
Both wives and husbands lie about her earnings when she makes more than him. Continue reading
Vancouver Park Board approves new three year capital plan to improve city parks, facilities
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
The new capital plan is three times the $91.25 million dollars that has been allocated in recent years. Continue reading
Kelowna Fire Department quickly extinguishes grass fire near cemetery
The Kelowna Fire Department put out a grass fire near the cemetery this afternoon. Continue reading
Canada’s criminal code doesn’t mention ‘hate crime’ — so how do we hold people accountable?
There were 1,409 police-reported “criminal incidents in Canada that were motivated by hate” in 2016. Continue reading
First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending
The First Nation wants construction frozen until a court case opposing the project can be heard. Continue reading
Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park closed due to high E. coli levels
Trout Lake in Vancouver and Burnaby’s Barnett Marine Park have both exceeded E. coli levels that are considered safe for the public. Continue reading
Radiohead singer: Silence on technician’s 2012 death ‘f**king deafening’
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke unleashed on Toronto authorities at the band’s concert on Thursday night. Continue reading
VPD tight-lipped about gang-related response in Vancouver, Richmond
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A handgun was visible on the ground at one scene, but police said no shots were fired and there were no reports of injuries. Continue reading
UPDATE: Mount Eneas fire listed at 1,000 hectares; more properties on evacuation alert
The District of Summerland says approximately 40 more homes in the South Okanagan were put on evacuation order because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
8 injured in knife attack on bus in Germany, suspect arrested
Eight people were injured in an attack on a busy bus in the northern German city of Luebeck, and a suspect has been arrested, police said Friday. Continue reading
B.C. considering entering legal case on federal carbon price
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan hasn’t ruled out British Columbia seeking intervenor status in Saskatchewan’s legal bid to stop a national carbon price. Continue reading
B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s only one reason for that, and that’s because ICBC is the only place to go,” said spokesperson Kris Sims. “They are a forced government monopoly.” Continue reading
Alan Cross’ weekly music recommendations: Some Muse, some Metric
It’s mostly a selection of singles this week, augmented with a voice from beyond the grave. Continue reading
Woman suffers horrific burns, blisters after touching invasive wild parsnip plant
A 21-year-old Vermont woman is warning others to steer away from the invasive wild parsnip plant after she was hospitalized with severe burns and blisters from coming in contact with wild parsnip. Continue reading
Death toll climbs to 17 after duck boat capsizes on Missouri lake
Weather is believed to have caused the boat to capsize. Continue reading
Rowan Atkinson not ‘dead’: Viral Mr. Bean hoax is spreading a real virus
A video hoax claiming ‘Mr. Bean’ actor Rowan Atkinson has died is going viral, and it’s spreading a computer virus designed to siphon personal information. Continue reading
Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Canada Child Benefit payments get a boost
The monthly tax-free CCB payment will increase on Friday to keep pace with cost of living. Continue reading
Windy start to day for fire crews in Okanagan
Wind is blowing through the Okanagan Friday morning, and Environment Canada is calling for the possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province. Continue reading
Law Creek wildfire forces evacuation alert of 198 homes in West Kelowna
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Approximately 495 residents are affected by this new alert, issued just before 1 a.m. Friday. Continue reading
Wildfires force state of local emergency in Peachland: 1,490 on evacuation alert
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
All previously issued evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect. Continue reading
Senior care workers in Coquitlam reach agreement with Fraser Health, save jobs
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“We’re really pleased that this happened but we also have to remember that good will and one off fixes can only take us so far.” Continue reading
No need for ridesharing to take more than a year to arrive to BC: Uber
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“Our hope is that with legislation coming this fall, there will be opportunity for some quick engagement to be able to outline actually how they can bring ridesharing into B.C.” Continue reading
Vancouver Park Board approves new three year capital plan to improve city parks, facilities
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
The new capital plan is three times the $91.25 million dollars that has been allocated in recent years. Continue reading
Kelowna Fire Department quickly extinguishes grass fire near cemetery
The Kelowna Fire Department put out a grass fire near the cemetery this afternoon. Continue reading
First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending
The First Nation wants construction frozen until a court case opposing the project can be heard. Continue reading
Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park closed due to high E. coli levels
Trout Lake in Vancouver and Burnaby’s Barnett Marine Park have both exceeded E. coli levels that are considered safe for the public. Continue reading
VPD tight-lipped about gang-related response in Vancouver, Richmond
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A handgun was visible on the ground at one scene, but police said no shots were fired and there were no reports of injuries. Continue reading
UPDATE: Mount Eneas fire listed at 1,000 hectares; more properties on evacuation alert
The District of Summerland says approximately 40 more homes in the South Okanagan were put on evacuation order because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
B.C. considering entering legal case on federal carbon price
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan hasn’t ruled out British Columbia seeking intervenor status in Saskatchewan’s legal bid to stop a national carbon price. Continue reading
‘Those flames are 50 feet high’: B.C. residents near huge Mount Eneas wildfire
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
“It’s cresting the mountain right now!” Continue reading
B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s only one reason for that, and that’s because ICBC is the only place to go,” said spokesperson Kris Sims. “They are a forced government monopoly.” Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018. Continue reading
Coast Guard responding to partially-sunken barge in Howe Sound carrying fuel, equipment
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The Coast Guard said crews were deployed to contain the “semi-submerged” vessel with a boom on Thursday night. Continue reading
Highway 97 in Okanagan open to two-lane traffic
Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland has been opened to two-lane traffic after being limited to single-lane alternating traffic because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018. Continue reading
Man who exposed, touched himself at women through East Van windows sought by police
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The suspect allegedly touched his exposed genitals while looking at women through a series of East Vancouver windows. Continue reading
Wrecked Russian warship said to hold billions in gold found by Canadian sub
A Canadian-piloted submarine was the first to identify a long-lost Russian shipwreck near South Korea, which is said to hold more than US$100 billion in gold. Continue reading
Hockey coach and father gunned down in Surrey was not intended target: Police
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
‘We are grieving and traumatized by his loss and praying to understand why this has happened to our family,’ said Paul Bennett’s wife. Continue reading
Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Mount Eneas fire burning out of control
The Mount Eneas fire south of Peachland is burning out of control. Continue reading
Slim lead for NPA’s Ken Sim in Vancouver mayor’s race, one-third of voters undecided: Poll
The poll puts Sim at 26 per cent, trailed by independent Kennedy Stewart at 25 per cent and Vision Vancouver’s Ian Campbell at 20 per cent. Continue reading
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