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British Columbia The wildfire risk level in British Columbia is improving thanks to rainfall and cooler temperatures in many areas, according to officials. But there are still about 385 fires burning across the province, including six that are considered “of note” because they pose a threat to people or propertyContinue Reading

British Columbia The flames never made it to the historic B.C town of Barkerville and, after periods of rain in the Cariboo region aided firefighters, authorities were able to recently lift the evacuation orders for the area, including the District of Wells. Infrastructure protection from the B.C. Wildfire Service willContinue Reading

British Columbia After operating in the B.C.’s Okanagan Valley for nearly nine decades, B.C. Tree Fruits announced to growers on Friday that it is dissolving the co-operative and seeking court direction to liquidate its assets. Grower-owned co-operative cites low fruit volumes, weather impacts and difficult financial conditions Brady Strachan ·Continue Reading

On Saturday night, the Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer team will host Wrexham AFC — the Welsh soccer club co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds, originally from Vancouver, purchased the club alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia in 2020.  The team had been languishing in English soccer’s fifth tier at theContinue Reading

British Columbia British Columbia’s top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination requirement for health-care workers rescinded but disclosure of vaccination status still requiredCBC News · Posted: Jul 26, 2024 2:02 PM EDT | Last Updated: JulyContinue Reading

British Columbia Local officials said the conditions improved Thursday, thanks to some rain and cooling weather. The town has rescinded the evacuation order for some properties, but others remain. Many properties are also under an evacuation alert. Discovered on July 22, the Dogtooth blaze is one of 5 wildfires of noteContinue Reading

British Columbia A provincial court judge has found a Prince George RCMP officer guilty of obstructing justice for ordering a bystander to the aftermath of a violent police takedown to delete video of the incident from his phone. Judge found Const. Arthur Dalman guilty but acquitted co-accused Staff Sgt. Bayani Eusebio Cruz Jason ProctorContinue Reading

British Columbia The Esk’etemc First Nation filed with Specific Claims in 2003, raising issues arising from being prevented from completing an irrigation ditch in the 1890s.  First Nation dug irrigation ditch on reserve land in the 1890s but was told it had to stop Courtney Dickson · CBC News ·Continue Reading

British Columbia A B.C. cyclist is recovering after a run-in with a grizzly that ended with the bear getting punched in the face.  Conservation officer says man recalled CBC story of another man punching a grizzly to survive attack Courtney Dickson · CBC News · Posted: Jul 25, 2024 9:00Continue Reading