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Church destroyed by fire in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Firefighters in Surrey, B.C., had to work quickly to keep an early morning fire from spreading to nearby buildings but they could not save the church where the blaze began.
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MLA Morris continues to push province to enact emergency powers in wildfire fight

MLA Morris continues to push province to enact emergency powers in wildfire fight

B.C. on pace for one of its worst-ever fire seasons
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Canada's borders to reopen to Americans August 9

Canada's borders to reopen to Americans August 9

Border to reopen to fully vaccinated Americans August 9, international travellers September 7
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Canadian country singer remembers cousin killed in crane collapse

Canadian country singer remembers cousin killed in crane collapse

Cailen Vilness was one of five men killed on July 12 in downtown Kelowna.
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Visitor restrictions at B.C.'s long-term care homes have lifted

Visitor restrictions at B.C.'s long-term care homes have lifted

Checking in with greeters during visiting hours, presenting proof of vaccination, and wearing a mask when travelling through common areas of the care home will still be required.
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Nisga’a, LNG developers file project description

Nisga’a, LNG developers file project description

Floating LNG terminal would be located on Nisga'a land north of Prince Rupert
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West Coast drought puts fish and forests in dire straits

West Coast drought puts fish and forests in dire straits

The continuing warm weather is exacerbating the risk, experts say.
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BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA has provided emergency boarding for more than 80 animals
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B.C. says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as evacuations continue

B.C. says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as evacuations continue

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as the flames and smoke from numerous blazes spread, forcing more people from their homes and contributing to an eerie, acrid haze that's blanketing cit
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Province asking residents to plan for alternate accommodations in event of wildfire evacuation

Province asking residents to plan for alternate accommodations in event of wildfire evacuation

Emergency Management BC urging people who have moved to larger cities due to smoky conditions to consider returning home
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