Category Archives: British Columbia
Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour
TORONTO - Country singer Dallas Smith isn't looking to stir the political pot, but he admits it's no coincidence that his upcoming Canadian concert tour is booked for 51 dates. In a wink to Donald Tru...
Aug 11, 2025
B.C. wildfire that forced evacuation in Okanagan region is now being held
A wildfire in the British Columbia Interior that forced a tactical evacuation of about 25 homes over the weekend is now declared as being held. The BC Wildfire Service says the classification means th...
Aug 11, 2025
Heat warnings covering parts of southern B.C. expand into Chilliwack, Abbotsford
VANCOUVER - After the Fraser Valley was excluded, heat warnings across parts of southern B.C. and Vancouver Island over the weekend have been extended into the Fraser Valley covering Chilliwack and Ab...
Aug 11, 2025
Stifling heat forecast in Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic provinces and parts of B.C.
Another day of punishing heat and humidity is expected to hit Ontario, Quebec and the four Atlantic provinces. A heat warning from Environment Canada remains in effect for all of southern Ontario, str...
Aug 11, 2025
Study maps 'megathrust' quake zone off northern B.C., but risk may be far in future
Scientists have captured the first detailed images of the meeting of two tectonic plates off the coast of northern British Columbia, an area they say has the potential to generate the largest "megathr...
Aug 11, 2025
Fire near Kelowna forces tactical evacuations, closure of highway leading into city
VICTORIA - An out-of-control fire outside of Kelowna with a listed size of 1.5 hectares as of 4 p.m. Sunday has led to tactical evacuations, but it is not clear yet how many people are affected. The s...
Aug 10, 2025
Steep terrain and limited water impact out-of-control fire on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA - The BC Wildfire Service says it will keep crews on the out-of-control Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake for the "foreseeable future" as they deal with steep terrain and limited access...
Aug 10, 2025
B.C. man survives several days in wilderness by slurping water from ponds
VICTORIA - Williams Lake RCMP say 39-year-old Andrew Barber was "slurping pond water" and "munched on whatever he could find" to stay alive for several days after his truck had broken down in a remote...
Aug 10, 2025
Parts of southern B.C., Vancouver Island under Environment Canada heat warning
VICTORIA - Expected temperatures of up to 37 C for the coming days have prompted heat warnings for parts of southern B.C. and Vancouver Islands. The heat warning first issued Saturday applies to the F...
Aug 10, 2025
City of Abbotsford taking nominations for three community awards
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford is looking to honour hard-working citizens with three annual civic recognition awards. Nominations are now open for this year's Order of Abbotsford, Community Champ...
Aug 10, 2025