Category Archives: British Columbia
Thrift store in B.C. closed after historical explosive device was dropped off
SIDNEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Experts from the navy were dispatched to a Vancouver Island thrift store to deal with what police are calling a "historical military explosive device." Mounties from the Sid...
Aug 11, 2024
Officials lift brief evacuation order for Valemount, B.C. as fire risk eases
VALEMOUNT, B.C. - An evacuation order issued Saturday due to out-of-control wildfires south of Valemount, B.C., has been cancelled. Residents in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Vil...
Aug 11, 2024
For losers in bids for federal cash to protect against climate disaster, fears remain
HALL'S HARBOUR, N.S. - For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow from which to reco...
Aug 11, 2024
Canoe Road wildfire forces evacuation of south Valemount and Cedarside
VALEMOUNT, B.C. - An evacuation order has been issued for an area south of Valemount, British Columbia due to the out-of-control Canoe Road wildfire. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and th...
Aug 10, 2024
More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The agency monitoring wildfires in British Columbia's says eight new blazes have sprung up in the southern regions of the Northwest Fire Centre after more than 400 lightning strikes...
Aug 10, 2024
Tree fruit growers concerned with lack of government response
VICTORIA - B.C. Agriculture Minister Pam Alexis says news is coming soon on how the government intends to respond to the closure of the B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative, which has left apple growers scram...
Aug 10, 2024
B.C. Mounties looking for 'dangerous' man after victim set on fire
SURREY, B.C. - Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on fire in Surrey, B.C. Police say the public should call 911 if they see 33-year-old Kalid Yimer who is believed to be in the Low...
Aug 09, 2024
Langley, B.C., RCMP officer hit and injured by vehicle whose driver fled
LANGLEY, B.C. - Police in Langley, B.C., say one of their officers has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene. RCMP say an officer was conducting traffic en...
Aug 09, 2024
Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada
Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a...
Aug 09, 2024
Jessica Berglund appointed as new chief civilian director of B.C. police watchdog
VICTORIA - The Ministry of the Attorney General has announced a new leader for the province's police watchdog. It says Jessica Berglund has been appointed to the position of chief civilian director of...
Aug 09, 2024