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Fire continues to burn in hills above West Kelowna despite rain and light snow

Fire continues to burn in hills above West Kelowna despite rain and light snow

Fires the magnitude of the McDougall Creek fire sometimes end up being referred to as "zombie fires" — a fire that overwinters deep in the ground and pops back up in the spring.
First Nation acquires Campbell River water taxi business

First Nation acquires Campbell River water taxi business

Way West Water Taxi ferries passengers and freight between Campbell River, the north Island and remote communities along the coast
Saanich landlord faces two charges after shotgun pulled on tenant

Saanich landlord faces two charges after shotgun pulled on tenant

The incident closed several streets near the 2700-block of Richmond Road while police worked to subdue the man
B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

Two B.C. men face an administrative hearing for unregistered trading in two B.C.-registered public companies via offshore entities.
Seaspan celebrates keel laying for second joint support ship

Seaspan celebrates keel laying for second joint support ship

The North Vancouver shipyard is currently building three federal ships, while also conducting a pilot program ahead of construction on a polar icebreaker.
Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Jay Chalke reflects on challenges his office is facing, including backlogs
District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

Council sanctioned Coun. Eric Andersen after it was deemed he violated a section of the Community Charter and Code of Conduct.
Hundreds arrested for shoplifting in latest Vancouver police blitz

Hundreds arrested for shoplifting in latest Vancouver police blitz

VANCOUVER — A police crackdown on violent and chronic shoplifters in Vancouver has ended in 258 arrests and the recovery of almost $57,000 in stolen goods.
CBSA breached Iranian citizen’s rights, B.C. Supreme Court rules

CBSA breached Iranian citizen’s rights, B.C. Supreme Court rules

The individual was wanted in the U.S. for allegedly helping a terrorist-linked airline evade sanctions
Williams Lake Stampede shooter gets nine years in jail

Williams Lake Stampede shooter gets nine years in jail

Less credit for time served prior to sentencing, Jordell Anthony Sellars has seven years and 10 days left to serve