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Will Metro Vancouver have another heat wave this summer?

Will Metro Vancouver have another heat wave this summer?

Heat warnings can evolve at any time over the summer.
Battle to keep historic town wet and safe, as B.C. fire tally surges, homes destroyed

Battle to keep historic town wet and safe, as B.C. fire tally surges, homes destroyed

BARKERVILLE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is drenched, both from overnight rains and sprinklers dousing its timber buildings, some more than 150 years old.
Advocate warns of impending 'crisis' in B.C. child welfare staffing

Advocate warns of impending 'crisis' in B.C. child welfare staffing

British Columbia's child welfare system is either in a state of crisis or close to it with understaffing and unmanageable workloads, the province's representative for children said.
'It was so scary': Jasper resident drives by wildfires, flees to B.C.

'It was so scary': Jasper resident drives by wildfires, flees to B.C.

More than 17,000 people were evacuated from Jasper and Jasper National Park Monday night.
Yuri Fulmer nominated for Conservatives in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

Yuri Fulmer nominated for Conservatives in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

The West Vancouver-Sea to Sky riding – narrowly won by the BC Liberals during the last election – is considered one to watch by political commentators
Canada ranks below 23 countries for visa-free passport access

Canada ranks below 23 countries for visa-free passport access

Canadians are carrying the strongest passport in the Americas for visa-free access to countries around the world
B.C. accounting regulator criticized for anonymizing member misconduct

B.C. accounting regulator criticized for anonymizing member misconduct

Enforcement decisions published by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC are typified by anonymity, scant disclosure and insignificant penalties
$245K Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby

$245K Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby

The six-figure prize is from the July 19 draw.
West Vancouver council passes scaled-down version of Ambleside apartment plan

West Vancouver council passes scaled-down version of Ambleside apartment plan

The plan, meant to guide future development in West Van's Ambleside apartment area, has already been through several previous versions
Three strangers stabbed minutes apart in downtown Vancouver

Three strangers stabbed minutes apart in downtown Vancouver

The victims, ranging from 32 to 41 years old, did not know the suspect.