$1K per month to rent a tent in a Vancouver backyard? How about 20 roommates?
‘A dream come true’: B.C. couple catches trio of cougar cubs on camera
Vancouver Canucks ask youth lacrosse team to turn over Johnny Canuck jerseys used in tournament
Time-lapse shows Shovel Lake wildfire smoke turn day to night near Fort St. James
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
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B.C. man reunited with dogs after hours-long search for missing pets
After hours of searching, Brian Rehwald found his two missing dogs – one on the highway, the other in a swamp. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – August 18
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Syrian refugee leads Pride March in Kelowna
Kelowna Pride has selected a former Syrian citizen as its grand marshall for its 2018 Pride March. Continue reading
6 properties evacuated in Zeballos amid B.C. wildfire threat
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The small coastal community is currently threatened by the 90-hectare Gold Valley Main wildfire. Continue reading
Smoke-filled skies hampering attempts to map wildfires; Mount Gottfriedsen evacuation alert rescinded
A daily update of wildfires of various sizes burning in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Boundary regions. Continue reading
Evacuation alert expanded for Cool Creek wildfire in Similkameen region
The Regional District for the Okanagan-Similkameen has expanded its evacuation alert for the Cool Creek wildfire. Continue reading
Water ‘outage’ in Enderby; city working on problem
The City of Enderby is experiencing a sudden water shortage. It’s believed the shortage is caused by an electrical issue. Continue reading
Last of Vancouver’s E. coli-shuttered beaches reopens to swimming
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Trout Lake was closed nearly a month ago, due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Continue reading
Air quality level at 10-plus in smoke-filled Okanagan; Apple Triathlon cancels Saturday’s races
Organizers for this weekend’s Apple Triathlon in Kelowna have cancelled Saturday’s races because of poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Continue reading
B.C. government to match all Red Cross donations for wildfire relief
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
With close to 600 wildfires burning across the province, and 50 of them considered highly dangerous, the B.C. government is stepping in financially. Continue reading
Horns Mountain wildfire crosses border into B.C.
A wildfire burning in Washington state has crossed over into B.C. Continue reading
Sand sculpture of Donald Trump in diapers a big hit in Vancouver neighbourhood
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The 1,000-pound sand sculpture was inspired by a “baby Trump” blimp flown over London during the U.S. president’s last visit. Continue reading
Apple Triathlon organizers closely monitoring air quality
With wildfire smoke still blanketing the Okanagan, organizers for this weekend’s Apple Triathlon in Kelowna say they are closely monitoring the air quality index. Continue reading
B.C. minister of forests shuts down Trump after comments on lumber imports
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
BC’s Minister of Forests is shooting back at President Donald Trump’s comments that Canadian lumber products are “ridiculous.” Continue reading
Satanic Temple unveils goat statue in protest of Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We only want our monument on public grounds where other monuments of religious significance are pre-existing,” said the Satanic Temple’s co-founder. Continue reading
Sand sculpture of Donald Trump in diapers a big hit in Vancouver neighbourhood
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The 1,000-pound sand sculpture was inspired by a “baby Trump” blimp flown over London during the U.S. president’s last visit. Continue reading
U.S. court forces Trump administration to reinstate Obama-era chemical safety rule
The court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Chemical Disaster Rule, saying the agency did not have authority to delay the rule for 20 months. Continue reading
$1K per month to rent a tent in a Vancouver backyard? How about 20 roommates?
The City of Vancouver is investigating a rental home in Vancouver that one tenant says is charging 21 renters $1,000 a piece. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
B.C. man reunited with dogs after hours-long search for missing pets
After hours of searching, Brian Rehwald found his two missing dogs – one on the highway, the other in a swamp. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – August 18
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Syrian refugee leads Pride March in Kelowna
Kelowna Pride has selected a former Syrian citizen as its grand marshall for its 2018 Pride March. Continue reading
6 properties evacuated in Zeballos amid B.C. wildfire threat
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The small coastal community is currently threatened by the 90-hectare Gold Valley Main wildfire. Continue reading
Vancouver Canucks ask youth lacrosse team to turn over Johnny Canuck jerseys used in tournament
Some youth lacrosse players taking part in a tournament in Langley this weekend have caught the attention of the Vancouver Canucks. Continue reading
‘A dream come true’: B.C. couple catches trio of cougar cubs on camera
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A B.C. couple came face to face with a trio of cougar cubs this week, and caught it all on camera. Continue reading
Smoke-filled skies hampering attempts to map wildfires; Mount Gottfriedsen evacuation alert rescinded
A daily update of wildfires of various sizes burning in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Boundary regions. Continue reading
Evacuation alert expanded for Cool Creek wildfire in Similkameen region
The Regional District for the Okanagan-Similkameen has expanded its evacuation alert for the Cool Creek wildfire. Continue reading
Time-lapse shows Shovel Lake wildfire smoke turn day to night near Fort St. James
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“Mother Nature is just reminding us of what her power is and what she wants.” Continue reading
$1K per month to rent a tent in a Vancouver backyard? How about 20 roommates?
The City of Vancouver is investigating a rental home in Vancouver that one tenant says is charging 21 renters $1,000 a piece. Continue reading
B.C. Wildfire Saturday: Kimberley remains on evacuation alert amid growing Meachen Creek fire
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Kimberley, B.C. remains on evacuation alert following the rapid growth of the Meachen Creek wildfire. Continue reading
Water ‘outage’ in Enderby; city working on problem
The City of Enderby is experiencing a sudden water shortage. It’s believed the shortage is caused by an electrical issue. Continue reading
Last of Vancouver’s E. coli-shuttered beaches reopens to swimming
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Trout Lake was closed nearly a month ago, due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Continue reading
Air quality level at 10-plus in smoke-filled Okanagan; Apple Triathlon cancels Saturday’s races
Organizers for this weekend’s Apple Triathlon in Kelowna have cancelled Saturday’s races because of poor air quality from wildfire smoke. 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
B.C. government to match all Red Cross donations for wildfire relief
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
With close to 600 wildfires burning across the province, and 50 of them considered highly dangerous, the B.C. government is stepping in financially. Continue reading
Horns Mountain wildfire crosses border into B.C.
A wildfire burning in Washington state has crossed over into B.C. Continue reading
Sand sculpture of Donald Trump in diapers a big hit in Vancouver neighbourhood
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The 1,000-pound sand sculpture was inspired by a “baby Trump” blimp flown over London during the U.S. president’s last visit. Continue reading
Apple Triathlon organizers closely monitoring air quality
With wildfire smoke still blanketing the Okanagan, organizers for this weekend’s Apple Triathlon in Kelowna say they are closely monitoring the air quality index. Continue reading
B.C. minister of forests shuts down Trump after comments on lumber imports
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
BC’s Minister of Forests is shooting back at President Donald Trump’s comments that Canadian lumber products are “ridiculous.” Continue reading
Evacuation alert lifted for Nanaimo Lakes wildfire
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Residents of the Nanaimo Lakes area no longer need to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Continue reading
Breathing easy: How to avoid the long-term health consequences of B.C. wildfire smoke
St. Paul’s Hospital respirologist warns that thick smoke can cause long-term damage for about one in 10 people. Continue reading
Super League Triathlon debuts in Penticton
More than 400 participants are taking part in the inaugural SLT race in the Peach City this weekend. Continue reading
Wildfire burning west of Keremeos, B.C., showing extreme fire behaviour
A quick glance of wildfires of note in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Boundary regions. Continue reading
Victoria police arrest man accused of exposing himself to woman in Beacon Hill Park
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police are still investigating a connection between the case and other recent reports of indecent exposure in the city. Continue reading
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