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B.C. residents should still wear masks in indoor public places: top doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is encouraging people to continue wearing masks in all indoor places, even as they're no longer mandatory starting Canada Day. Dr.

Jun 30, 2021 4:53 PM Read more >

Industry infringing on Peace-area First Nation's treaty rights, judge finds

Province has six months to negotiate new deal with Blueberry River First Nation

Jun 30, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

B.C. records nearly 500 deaths and counting during heat wave

The BC Coroners Service has launched an investigation to find out what the province could have done better to prepare for the heat wave.

Jun 30, 2021 3:57 PM Read more >

Squamish climber makes world-class ascent

Bronwyn Hodgins has become one of only three female climbers in the world who have ascended El Capitan’s Golden Gate

Jun 30, 2021 1:57 PM Read more >

Searchers comb Grouse Mountain for second day, seeking signs of missing hiker

North Vancouver RCMP are asking for public assistance as searchers scour the North Shore mountains looking for a 74-year-old hiker missing during a period of extreme heat

Jun 30, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Wildfire north of Lillooet remains out of control

Jun 30, 2021 1:16 PM Read more >

'We ain't seen nothing yet': Expect more, hotter heat waves, says climate scientist

The heat wave began Friday when an intense high pressure system settled over B.C., creating a stagnant heat dome.

Jun 30, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

Protocols in place for those fighting wildfires in B.C. amid historic heat wave

Crews have been instructed to take more frequent breaks, every 30 to 60 minutes, to avoid heat stroke.

Jun 30, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

Wildfire northwest of Kamloops prompts expanded evacuations, now covers 4,000 hectares

The Sparks Lake fire, burning north of Kamloops Lake, was discovered on Monday and has grown quickly in size.

Jun 30, 2021 6:24 AM Read more >

Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new rules for gatherings starting July 1

"But everybody needs to move at their own pace in this as well," said B.C.'s top doctor.

Jun 29, 2021 5:26 PM Read more >