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West Van crews halt vehicle fire before major damage spreads

West Van crews halt vehicle fire before major damage spreads

With tinder-dry forests, even small fires are a major threat right now.
More land-use regulations in B.C. mean less housing affordability: CMHC

More land-use regulations in B.C. mean less housing affordability: CMHC

New survey reveals impact of land regulations and approval delays on efforts to expand housing supply.
Playful solo orca whale delights observers in Howe Sound

Playful solo orca whale delights observers in Howe Sound

This unusual ‘lone male’ Biggs orca has an independent streak
Police warn of Facebook rental scam in B.C.

Police warn of Facebook rental scam in B.C.

Renters, beware.
Amid drought, B.C. minister will call for 'escalation' in water restrictions

Amid drought, B.C. minister will call for 'escalation' in water restrictions

Urgent action is needed as high to extreme drought hits two-thirds of B.C.'s rivers, says minister.
B.C. film sector readies for impacts of Hollywood actors' strike

B.C. film sector readies for impacts of Hollywood actors' strike

Strike vote today could see actors join writers with a walkout
B.C.'s 2023 wildfire season claims second spot in all-time record

B.C.'s 2023 wildfire season claims second spot in all-time record

Only halfway through July and B.C.'s 2023 wildfire season has become the second worst in its recorded history.
Ground crews focus on hotspots, start investigation into Mount Seymour wildfire

Ground crews focus on hotspots, start investigation into Mount Seymour wildfire

Helicopters slated to return earlier this morning were called to new fire starts near Pemberton
City of North Van pushes for protection of mature trees

City of North Van pushes for protection of mature trees

Property developers need to be more considerate of how they can be preserving large and mature trees, say council
12 abandoned puppies and their moms found sheltering from blistering heat in B.C.

12 abandoned puppies and their moms found sheltering from blistering heat in B.C.

The BC SPCA is asking for help after the litters were discovered under an abandoned trailer next to a highway in Prince Rupert.