Pemberton flood evacuation order downgraded, but dozens of homes still on alert
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District announced the alert expansion to include 33 new properties, with the majority being located on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Environment
Jan 31
Minister defends fire-related travel ban that cost Okanagan communities millions
"I want to emphasize that decisions around states of emergencies and travel orders are not made lightly," said Bowinn Ma.
Canada
Feb 23
High streamflow advisories ended for most of B.C.’s South Coast
Alerts were lifted for the Squamish and Lillooet rivers, Vancouver Island, the South Coast including Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky region and North Shore Mountains.
Weather
Feb 2
Large animal emergency training course held in South Okanagan
In an emergency responders need to be prepared for anything including handling large animals.
Lifestyle
Apr 14
No threat found after weapons call prompts large police response at Dalhousie University
No threat was found at Dalhousie University's Killam Library after a weapons complaint prompted a large police response at the school Tuesday afternoon.
Canada
Mar 26
Dalhousie students question university’s response to report of gunman in library
On Tuesday, Halifax Police said officers responded to a report of “a man with a gun” in the area of the Killam Library on Dalhousie University's campus.
Crime
Mar 27
Former top U.S. generals say Afghanistan evacuation ‘too slow and too late’
The rare testimony publicly exposed for the first time the strain and differences the military leaders had with the Biden administration in the final days of the war.
U.S. News
Mar 19
Taiwan earthquake: 2 Canadians rescued as Ottawa updates travel advisory
The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, killing nine people, sending some scrambling out windows of damaged buildings.
World
Apr 3
Quebec community vows to rebuild Hudson church damaged in ‘devastating’ fire
The community of Hudson is in shock after a fire ravaged a 182-year old church. St. James Anglican Church was not only a religious building but a community hub.
Fire
Apr 15
Pemberton declares state of emergency, flood warnings issued for parts of B.C.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued warnings for the Squamish River and its tributaries, including the Cheakamus River, as well as the Lilloeet River near Pemberton.
Weather
Jan 30
$600M settlement reached in Ohio train derailment that set off toxic plume
The settlement has yet to be approved by the court, but if it is, claimants can use the money for health-care needs, property restoration and covering business losses.
U.S. News
Apr 9
‘Anxiety-inducing’: Record warmth and heavy rains trigger flooding in B.C.
Heavy rain and record-breaking warmth in southwestern British Columbia this week brought back some bad memories for Abbotsford dairy farmer Matt Dykshoorn.
Environment
Jan 31
8.7-hectare fuel reduction project begins at Kalamoir Regional Park
The park will remain open during this time, but visitors are asked to avoid marked areas, and follow signage and directions from working crews.
Environment
Jan 22
Rapidly spreading Texas wildfire sparks evacuations, disaster declaration
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned nearly 1,040 square kilometers, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
U.S. News
Feb 27
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near New York City, rumbling streets
An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling.
U.S. News
Apr 5
Mohawk community in Kahnawake looking for answers weeks after fuel spill
Weeks after a fuel spill, Kahnawake officials still don't know who is responsible or how big it actually was. They only found out after residents complained about water in a ditch.
Environment
Feb 28
Baltimore bridge collapse: Mayday call allowed officials to stem traffic before hit
A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap in a few places and plunge into the river below.
U.S. News
Mar 26
AI ‘hallucination’ in B.C. court prompts caution
Vancouver tech lawyer Ryan Black's work with video game companies put him in a position to watch the rise of artificial intelligence in the industry.
Science
Feb 29
B.C. is seeing a record number of ‘zombie fires’. What does this mean?
Daniels said a couple of examples of "zombie fires" include the Horse River Fire, which forced the evacuation of Fort McMurry on May 1, 2016. That fire burned for more than a year.
Fire
Feb 20
Alberta government announces new rules for renewables projects as moratorium ends
The industry was caught off guard last August by the UCP government's move to impose a temporary moratorium on new wind and solar approvals.
Politics
Feb 28