B.C. wildfire update Friday: More evacuation alerts issued as all eyes on weather
Weekend overnight lane closures slated for Lions Gate Bridge
B.C. wildfire crews recalled from Ontario, Quebec as fire situation worsens
Police warn public about high-risk sex offender living in Vancouver
Wildfires force state of local emergency in Peachland: 1,490 on evacuation alert
Evacuation alert downgraded in West Kelowna near Law Creek fire
Vancouver Park Board approves new three year capital plan to improve city parks, facilities
Rapid response rescues 7 people from sinking fishing boat near Pender Harbour
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A nearby pleasure craft was able to reach the sinking boat within 10 minutes of the mayday call, and safely rescued everyone aboard. Continue reading
BC Wildfire Service says it’s making headway in fight against Okanagan fires
Thanks to a helping hand from Mother Nature, B.C. Wildfire Service says it is making headway in its fight against fires in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Doctor who treated former U.S. President George H.W. Bush shot dead by fellow cyclist
A cardiologist who once treated former President George H.W. Bush was fatally shot by a fellow bicyclist Friday while riding through a Houston medical complex, and police were trying to determine if the shooting was random or a targeted act. Continue reading
What are the best hikes in Metro Vancouver and Squamish?
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
We need your help to decide on that top five Continue reading
West Kelowna mayor on fire evacuations: “We know the drill”
With fires burning throughout the Okanagan, West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater says his city’s residents have been through evacuation alerts and orders before. Continue reading
Donald Trump discusses tapes on Twitter: ‘good news is that your favorite President did nothing wrong!’
President Donald Trump said Saturday that his personal lawyer’s taping of their private phone conversations is “totally unheard of & perhaps illegal.” Continue reading
Firefighters, workers jump into action to save Summerland-area vineyard
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Okanagan Crush Pad winery Garnet Valley vineyard saved by workers and fire crews. Continue reading
New group calls for seal and sea lion cull on B.C.’s coast
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The group, called the Pacific Balance Pinnipeds Society, says that growing populations of seals and sea lions endangers future salmon populations. Continue reading
Charlie Rowley, British man poisoned by Novichok nerve agent, released from hospital
Nerve agent victim Charlie Rowley has been released from hospital after three weeks of treatment since being poisoned, U.K. officials said Friday. Continue reading
West Vancouver fire crews call on Vancouver fireboats to tackle brush fire
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
West Vancouver fire crews were called to a “moderately” sized brush fire in the Eagle Harbour area on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A bus service is a lifeline for rural riders, and the NDP government should recognize that
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Much of B.C. will soon be without a bus service and that’s alarming. But should the B.C. government step in and fill the looming void with a taxpayer-subsidized bus program? Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada’s premiers need to focus on allowing free trade within Canada
Provincial premiers talked about how they might take the case for free trade to the U.S. Rob Breakenridge says provinces need to expand internal free trade within Canada first. Continue reading
Stuffed hot dog: Victoria car window smashed to save what turned out to be toy pet
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A Victoria couple is surprised to find their car window smashed in an attempt to save a toy dog. 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
Graphic new warnings on cigarette packaging work, Canadian focus groups tell feds
The federal government is testing graphic new warnings to wrap around cigarette packages, and the stark message is clear: smoking is bad and it can damage more than your lungs. Continue reading
Hawaii volcanic eruption that created a new peninsula could last as long as 2 years
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The eruption can be traced back to April 30. After that, who knows how long it will go for? Continue reading
Best exercises for women by age: What to focus on in your 30s, 40s and beyond
There is still a prevailing myth that women will get bulky if they strength-train and that you control your weight through cardio. Continue reading
U.S. busts massive India-based call centre scam that stole hundreds of millions
U.S. authorities have sentenced 21 people in connection with an India-based call centre scam that bilked Americans of hundreds of millions of dollars. Continue reading
BC Wildfire Service says it’s making headway in fight against Okanagan fires
Thanks to a helping hand from Mother Nature, B.C. Wildfire Service says it is making headway in its fight against fires in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Who will sell legal marijuana in Ontario, and where? It’s no longer clear
With 89 days to go, Ontario’s cannabis stores have no more than four locations, and the government won’t say who will sell pot when it’s legal. What exactly is going on? Continue reading
Man found dead inside Abbotsford home identified
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
IHIT is asking anyone who knew 32-year-old Sukhpreet Grewal or has information leading up to his discovery, to please come forward. Continue reading
Rapid response rescues 7 people from sinking fishing boat near Pender Harbour
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A nearby pleasure craft was able to reach the sinking boat within 10 minutes of the mayday call, and safely rescued everyone aboard. Continue reading
BC Wildfire Service says it’s making headway in fight against Okanagan fires
Thanks to a helping hand from Mother Nature, B.C. Wildfire Service says it is making headway in its fight against fires in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Police warn public about high-risk sex offender living in Vancouver
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police say Vickers “poses a risk of significant harm to the safety of the general public.” Continue reading
What are the best hikes in Metro Vancouver and Squamish?
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
We need your help to decide on that top five Continue reading
West Kelowna mayor on fire evacuations: “We know the drill”
With fires burning throughout the Okanagan, West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater says his city’s residents have been through evacuation alerts and orders before. Continue reading
Firefighters, workers jump into action to save Summerland-area vineyard
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Okanagan Crush Pad winery Garnet Valley vineyard saved by workers and fire crews. Continue reading
New group calls for seal and sea lion cull on B.C.’s coast
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The group, called the Pacific Balance Pinnipeds Society, says that growing populations of seals and sea lions endangers future salmon populations. Continue reading
West Vancouver fire crews call on Vancouver fireboats to tackle brush fire
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
West Vancouver fire crews were called to a “moderately” sized brush fire in the Eagle Harbour area on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A bus service is a lifeline for rural riders, and the NDP government should recognize that
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Much of B.C. will soon be without a bus service and that’s alarming. But should the B.C. government step in and fill the looming void with a taxpayer-subsidized bus program? Continue reading
B.C. wildfire crews recalled from Ontario, Quebec as fire situation worsens
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
More than 200 firefighters had been deployed to the eastern provinces earlier in July. Continue reading
Stuffed hot dog: Victoria car window smashed to save what turned out to be toy pet
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A Victoria couple is surprised to find their car window smashed in an attempt to save a toy dog. Continue reading
Weekend overnight lane closures slated for Lions Gate Bridge
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The Ministry of Transportation is advising drivers to use the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as an alternate route. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire update Friday: More evacuation alerts issued as all eyes on weather
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The Mount Eneas wildfire is the largest burning in the province. It is now 1,000 hectares and burning just south of Peachland. 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
Evacuation alert downgraded in West Kelowna near Law Creek fire
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
As of Friday afternoon, 69 of those properties under evacuation alert have now been rescinded. 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
