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Australia, New Zealand, U.S. firefighters unable to help B.C.

Australia, New Zealand, U.S. firefighters unable to help B.C.

Out-of-province firefighters are battling their own fires or dealing with COVID, says Premier John Horgan.
Daughter raises funds for homeless man pepper-sprayed, run over in Nanaimo

Daughter raises funds for homeless man pepper-sprayed, run over in Nanaimo

The online fundraiser has surpassed the initial goal of $2,500.
Fatal shooting raises questions about use of police service dogs

Fatal shooting raises questions about use of police service dogs

The mother of an Indigenous man killed by police is calling for a public inquest into her son's case.
Premier tours forest fire fighting operations

Premier tours forest fire fighting operations

John Horgan warns fire season could last weeks or months
Judge affirms media rights to cover forest blockades injunction coverage

Judge affirms media rights to cover forest blockades injunction coverage

RCMP told to respect media role in public information gathering
Island First Nations prepare to search for unmarked graves

Island First Nations prepare to search for unmarked graves

Five residential schools operated on or just off the coast of the Island, along with a hospital in Nanaimo.
Wildfire between Oliver and Osoyoos now mapped at 2,000 hectares

Wildfire between Oliver and Osoyoos now mapped at 2,000 hectares

Blaze is being described as 'extremely aggressive' by wildfire officials.
B.C.’s chief judge tells lawyers, litigants to behave online

B.C.’s chief judge tells lawyers, litigants to behave online

People appearing before judges from coffee shops or in their cars
B.C. forest fires prompt state of emergency

B.C. forest fires prompt state of emergency

The declaration goes into effect at midnight tonight.
$475,000 to be provided for investigations at each B.C. residential school, hospital: minister

$475,000 to be provided for investigations at each B.C. residential school, hospital: minister

$2 million provided for wellness, cultural and mental health needs