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'Big relief': Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires

'Big relief': Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires

British Columbia's Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from a series of wildfires appears to have passed. The August Lake wildfire near Princeton, B.C.
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead

Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead

In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had divided the community. In death, it's expected to do the same, after being found shot on Tuesday. Texada Island United Church Rev.
Crime Stoppers takes 'unusual step' of accepting tips from extortion victims

Crime Stoppers takes 'unusual step' of accepting tips from extortion victims

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers said it's taking the "unusual step" of accepting tips from extortion victims amid ongoing threats and violence targeting South Asian businesses in Surrey, B.C., and elsewhere.
Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

The competition on English Bay is expected to involve the city's biggest public gatherings since the deadly vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in April.
'Obscene brutality': Baseball-bat killer gets life term despite constitutional ruling

'Obscene brutality': Baseball-bat killer gets life term despite constitutional ruling

The B.C. Supreme Court has sentenced a man to life in prison without parole eligibility for 25 years for beating his ex-girlfriend to death with a baseball bat as she slept beside her young daughter in 2021.
Evacuation order rescinded for wildfire near Princeton, B.C.

Evacuation order rescinded for wildfire near Princeton, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Residents of nearly 30 properties near Princeton, B.C., who were forced to evacuate Sunday due to a nearby wildfire are allowed to return home.
B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected

B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's minister in charge of water is asking residents to do everything they can to conserve the resource in the coming weeks, as the province faces elevated drought conditions in the southern Interior.

Child dead after being hit by vehicle in Surrey: police

SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating a collision that claimed the life of a child Sunday night.
Wildfire near Princeton golf course in B.C. prompts evacuation order

Wildfire near Princeton golf course in B.C. prompts evacuation order

An out-of-control wildfire near Princeton, B.C, has prompted an evacuation order, affecting about 30 properties in the area.
Wildfire burning near Keremeos, B.C., prompted evacuation alert

Wildfire burning near Keremeos, B.C., prompted evacuation alert

KEREMEOS — A wildfire burning in the southwestern part of British Columbia grew to an estimated 50 hectares in size overnight, prompting an evacuation alert. The B.C.