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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 >

Private donation helps protect threatened British Columbia island

VANCOUVER — The BC Parks Foundation says a private donation has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia.

Jun 29, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

Foreign buyers’ tax upheld; not discriminatory: B.C. Court of Appeal

Tax deemed valid under provincial legislation and not discriminatory against any one nationality

Jun 29, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >

Province moving to Stage 3 of restart plan on Canada Day

Masks to be recommended but not mandatory, casinos and nightclubs to reopen, larger gatherings allowed

Jun 29, 2021 4:02 PM Read more >

B.C. heat wave leads to 11-hour ambulance wait time, spike in sudden deaths

'We’re experiencing probably the busiest 48 hours we’ve had on record,' says Vancouver Assistant Fire Chief

Jun 29, 2021 3:52 PM Read more >

Here's why B.C. is ending the mandatory mask policy on July 1

Premier Horgan said he will continue to wear a mask.

Jun 29, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Burnaby resident uses her car to bake chocolate chip cookies during heat wave (PHOTOS)

‘I wanted cookies but didn’t want to turn on the oven’ 🍪

Jun 29, 2021 2:57 PM Read more >

Everything B.C. residents need to know about the new travel rules starting July 1

Are you ready to travel outside of B.C.?

Jun 29, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >