BC

• ‘Really challenging issue’: Many B.C. communities still at high risk for flooding

  Floodwaters recede in Abbotsford, but Highway 1 remains closed; experts warn more rain, landslides and repeated flooding risks due to climate change.

  Canada

  Dec 13
  
• Officials says no contamination of a B.C water system after train derailment

  Tests show no contamination in Kamloops Lake’s water after 80,000 litres of aviation fuel spilled in a Nov. 1 train derailment near Cherry Creek, B.C., officials say.

  Canada

  Nov 8
  
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• B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson’s Bay properties

  Judge rules Ruby Liu can’t take over former Hudson’s Bay leases, citing doubts about her experience and business plan despite her $69M bid.

  Canada

  Oct 25
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• Third arrest made in connection with B.C. ostrich farm

  Tensions escalated at a British Columbia ostrich farm this week as RCMP arrested a man for allegedly breaching a CFIA quarantine zone.

  Canada

  Oct 18
• BCGEU and province to enter non-binding mediation in bid to end labour dispute

  The union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to enter non-binding mediation with the province in their labour dispute.

  Canada

  Oct 17
• “Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations

  Over 35,000 lightning strikes since Wednesday have sparked 65 new wildfires across B.C., prompting evacuations and a state of emergency near Cameron Lake.

  Fire

  Aug 2
• B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floods

  A first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.

  Canada

  Feb 6
• Assistance dog charity asking for help to keep up with overwhelming demand

  The Pacific Assistance Dog Society said demand for assistance dogs is at an all-time high and they need support to continue matching dogs with its clients living with disabilities.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2024
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• Wildfire near Oliver, B.C., held

  The fire grew to 4.37 hectares, and was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Dutton Creek area east of Highway 97. BCWS says it suspects the blaze to be human-caused.

  Fire

  Apr 21, 2024
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• B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his car

  A driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2024