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Two wildfires burning on Vancouver Island as northern B.C. faces evacuations

Two wildfires burning on Vancouver Island as northern B.C. faces evacuations

Both fires are believed to be human-caused, and neither is putting any homes or other buildings at risk.
B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

As Canada aims to ramp up extraction of critical minerals, a new report calls out several B.C. mines for their environmental records and risky operations.
Police renew plea to help identify woman found in ocean near Vancouver beach

Police renew plea to help identify woman found in ocean near Vancouver beach

Her body was discovered eight months ago.
Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof mayor, MLA, MP

Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof mayor, MLA, MP

"It's devastating news, it's not the outcome that anybody was wanting"
Remains of Madison Scott found, police say

Remains of Madison Scott found, police say

Police have executed search warrant on rural property east of Vanderhoof; foul play has not been ruled out
B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has released 12 priorities for anti-racism research in its first update since the Anti-Racism Data Act came into effect last June.
Here's a May 29th update on the Squamish Valley wildfire

Here's a May 29th update on the Squamish Valley wildfire

Firefighters continue to monitor the 'under control' blaze for hot spots.
Get on the bus: funding supports rural regional transportation

Get on the bus: funding supports rural regional transportation

To date, 16 northern B.C. communities and organizations have received funding.
'I threw up at work': Vancouver man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket

'I threw up at work': Vancouver man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket

“I thought, ‘What is going on, is this real?’” he says.
Northeastern B.C. wildfire grows as evacuations return north of Fort St. John

Northeastern B.C. wildfire grows as evacuations return north of Fort St. John

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says a blaze north of Fort St. John has grown significantly, forcing renewed evacuation orders and alerts.