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The California wildfires are now considered contained, but 29 people were killed and as many as 19,000 homes and other buildings were destroyed since the fires started on Jan. 7.

VANCOUVER — A bitter cold spell sweeping over coastal and northern British Columbia has brought snow and wind chills around minus 50.

The Prairies and British Columbia saw three times the deaths tied to alcohol as Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, and six to seven times the deaths seen in Quebec.

VANCOUVER — The first snowy blast of winter in Metro Vancouver is expected to continue with up to 25 centimetres of snow predicted in some areas before it's done today.

VANCOUVER — The first widespread snowfall of winter has hit Metro Vancouver, with Environment Canada warning the ongoing wintry blast could eventually bring up to 25 centimetres to start off a frigid week.

VANCOUVER — Residents of B.C.’s south coast are encouraged to dress warmly and get their winter tires ready as snowfall warnings are now in effect for the region.

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men are in custody after a 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside a pub in Coquitlam, B.C. A release from IHIT says RCMP responded to a report of a fight around 9:42 p.m.

A story that moved on Thursday, Jan. 30, about British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor incorrectly described the military personnel who provided a gun salute as troopers. In fact, they were gunners. The Canadian Press

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone.

VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning anyone planning to head into British Columbia's backcountry that incoming winter weather is expected to bring a "major increase in avalanche danger.