The Coldwater River watershed near Merritt is listed as being extremely dry, while east Vancouver Island is rated as being very dry.

Two fires are close to the Sooke Reservoir where many people living in Victoria get their drinking water.

Of the 10 watercraft confirmed to have adult invasive mussels, six came from Ontario.

Gurdeep Pandher has splashed in the Pacific Ocean and bounced on the lawn of the B.C. legislature in an attempt to bring some joy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga says more than 400 lightning strikes were recorded, starting around 2:30 a.m.

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has found funding to prevent cuts to 11 minor BC Ferries routes.

The two men broke out of the William Head Institution on July 7, and were arrested in Victoria on July 9.

A court of appeal decision states legal proceedings had been flawed and the arbitrator and the board did not have jurisdiction over the BC Conservation Officer's dismissal.

BC Ferries will require all passengers to bring a face covering on sailings that are 30 minutes or longer and wear it when physical distancing protocols cannot be met.

Earthquakes Canada said there were no reports of damage, and no tsunami expected.