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B.C. premier promises review of emergency response to wildfire near Summerland, B.C.

Dawson Creek water pipeline could cost up to $272M to build, new estimates show

Dawson Creek city staff say a water pipeline for the northeast B.C. community could now cost up to $272 million to build, nearly triple the previous estimate.

Pipeline contracts awarded as Ksi Lisims LNG moves closer to final investment decision

B.C., Swiss companies selected to build start and end points of 900-kilometre Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline across northern B.C.

Former Vancouver band teacher banned from teaching after sexual assault conviction

A former Vancouver band teacher has been banned from teaching for life after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a student.

Babies and toddlers are sweltering in some daycares. Should there be mandatory AC?

Days and daycares are getting hotter. And a growing number of parents, educators, and health and legal advocates are lobbying for maximum indoor temperature at daycares, likely 26 C, akin to standards adopted for long-term care facilities in Ontario.

Fernie starts construction on purpose-built fire hall

Fernie’s new fire hall is now under construction after years of debate over its Prentice Park location.

Unsealed documents reveal details of RCMP's response, investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting

Documents unsealed by CBC News and a consortium of other media outlets reveal a chronology of the day law enforcement responded to the deadly shooting in northern B.C.

10 Canadian youths died from injuries during e-scooter, e-bike use in 2025: report

Doctors say the provinces and territories have a "patchwork" of rules surrounding what age youth can use the devices, but injuries and deaths are happening to youth of all ages.

Tumbler Ridge documents reveal school shooter was ‘obsessed’ with guns

Media outlets from across the country fought for transparency on behalf of the victims’ families, the community of Tumbler Ridge, and the nation.

Okanagan wildfires hurting tourism in B.C. towns hundreds of kilometres away

Wildfires burning hundreds of kilometres away are affecting tourism in B.C.’s Columbia Valley, with some visitors cancelling or reconsidering trips. Local tourism officials say the region remains open and largely unaffected by the fires themselves.

Members of Okanagan Indian Band mourn loss of forests and irreplaceable artifacts in wildfire

More than just homes have been destroyed by the Bradley Creek Wildfire. The Okanagan Indian Band Indigenous community has also lost irreplaceable artifacts and forests where their great-grandparents picked berries.

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 13

B.C.'s premier has promised to review the province's emergency response in the wake of the Bald Range wildfire, which remains out of control near Summerland and is among more than 100 fires burning throughout B.C.

Prince George movie theatre employee goes viral after hand drawing Spider-Man poster

A Famous Players 6 employee in Prince George, B.C., improvised and drew movie posters for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day when the official movie posters never showed up.

Search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction: Northern semifinals

After more than 300 submissions from across the province, just four roadside attractions from B.C.'s north remain — but which will make the final?

Tending the animals trapped by B.C. wildfires: 'You can see their whole spirit change'

On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said up to 50,000 agricultural animals were under threat from wildfires.

Fort St. James ER hours cut until at least October amid doctor shortage

Northern Health is reducing emergency department hours at Nats’oojeh Hospital in Fort St. James because of a shortage of physicians, with the changes expected to continue until at least October.

B.C. Conservative Party worried Quesnel pulp mill curtailment could be permanent

The B.C. Conservative party says they're worried job losses could be permanent with a temporary curtailment of operations announced at the Quesnel River Pulp mill, owned by Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. In a press release, the party said 90 workers will be affected by the curtailment, with operations expected to halt by September and resume in November.

Man acquitted in murder of Winnipeg teen given 10 years for violent Vancouver sex assault

Mark Edward Grant, who turns 63 on Friday, was originally charged with unlawful confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.

Highway 97 between Penticton and Kelowna reopens with limited hours

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said the highway will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day and speed limits have been reduced to 70 km/h.

Mexican citizen charged with second-degree murder of Vancouver woman in 1996

Police said that Juan Salud was identified as a person of interest in the case at the time, but he left for Mexico in March of 1996.

Status of ‘iconic’ mountain goats living near evacuated B.C. community is uncertain

It is not clear yet what has happened to a small group of "iconic"  mountain goats, as a large wildfire burns out of control near the evacuated community of Summerland, B.C.  

Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’

Chief Greg Gabriel, whose members are among the evacuees, says that could mean looking at logging practices and addressing drought conditions. 

Meadow Valley resident stayed to save his home from wildfire: ‘This is my life’

The Bald Range wildfire broke out near Summerland last Friday evening. Meadow Valley resident Tyler Wall said he knew he wasn't going to leave his home and business.

Top B.C. Mountie Dwayne McDonald relieved of duties over unspecified allegations

RCMP say Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the commanding officer for the Mounties in British Columbia, has been relieved of his duties following unspecified allegations.

Child dies after being hit by car at Abbotsford townhouse complex

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.

Penticton search and rescue members helped others evacuate as their homes burned

Other search and rescue teams also responded to calls for help, including Princeton, Central Okanagan, Oliver, Osoyoos, Rossland and Grand Forks.

B.C. housing minister says situation at single-tenant Granville SRO ‘not ideal’

Housing Minister Christine Boyle said she shares the public's frustration on this issue and that the government is working to close the building down.

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’

Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.