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B.C. mayor warns against videos of properties destroyed by fire near Fort Nelson

Facebook videos posted show large structures reduced to grey ash and twisted metal

May 18, 2024 9:14 AM Read more >

Rain helps crews in Fort McMurray while B.C. cracks down on open burning

Parker Lake, Patry Creek wildfires continue to threaten Fort Nelson; combined are over 841 sq. km.

May 18, 2024 9:12 AM Read more >

Small amount of snow continues to fall on Okanagan highways

Environment Canada’s special weather warning is still in effect for four highways

May 18, 2024 8:40 AM Read more >

B.C. legislature gives royal assent to Aboriginal title law for Haida Gwaii

Supporters say law historic in advancing Reconciliation, critics question effect on property rights

May 17, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Man fights off, shoots grizzly bear in attack near Elkford

Victim airlifted to Calgary hospital; bear found dead from injuries

May 17, 2024 3:17 PM Read more >

Little new information a year after Island man killed on the job

Investigators continue to consult with Crown counsel on May 17, 2023 collision

May 17, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

No campfire ban going into the long weekend, but BC Wildfire is monitoring

BC Wildfire Service operations director says British Columbians have heard the warnings

May 17, 2024 2:26 PM Read more >

Questions abound after 2nd Sayward councillor resigns in as many months

Tom Tinsley tendered resignation from small North Island community’s council this week

May 17, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

UBC tells protesters it must remain neutral in Gaza conflict

Presidents says doing otherwise would undermine rights of people to express themselves

May 17, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

125 wildfires burn in B.C., with majority in province’s northeast

Parker Lake, which is burning kilometres away from Fort Nelson, is more than 12,000 hectares

May 17, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >