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B.C. report on drowning cautions against overestimating swimming ability

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power authority has released a survey showing most people overestimate their swimming ability and may be more at risk of drowning.

Jul 31, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Visitors aren't welcome during COVID on Haida Gwaii, at Tahltan Nation

DEASE LAKE, B.C. — The Tahltan Nation has issued a notice that the public should avoid its territory in northwest British Columbia until there's a vaccine or community immunity for COVID-19.

Jul 30, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

Fraser Valley, part of Metro Vancouver under air quality advisory over pollution

VANCOUVER — An air quality advisory has been issued for eastern Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of pollution.

Jul 30, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Homicide team in B.C. says human remains found a week after vehicle fire put out

BURNABY, B.C. — A burned-out vehicle taken to a tow yard last week in Burnaby, British Columbia, is now part of a homicide investigation.

Jul 30, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

B.C. tabs Thompson Rivers University to study wildfire prediction, responses

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A university located in the heart of one of British Columbia's most volatile forest fire regions will lead new research in wildfire prediction, prevention and response.

Jul 30, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries

Jul 30, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Four Vancouver plazas approved for pilot project allowing outdoor drinking

VANCOUVER — Residents will soon have four new outdoor locations in Vancouver to enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Vancouver council has approved a pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in four city plazas.

Jul 30, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

Warmer weather leads to B.C. wildfire warning

Jul 30, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >

Sizzling temperatures, high humidity, prompt heat warnings across West

VANCOUVER — Residents across much of southern Alberta, central and southeast Saskatchewan and British Columbia's southern Interior are sweltering through a hot spell.

Jul 30, 2020 8:43 AM Read more >

Homicide investigation after human remains found in vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

BURNABY, B.C. — Homicide detectives are investigating the discovery of a body in a vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

Jul 30, 2020 7:21 AM Read more >