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RCMP rescues swimmers in Creston's Goat River who were swept away into rapids

RCMP rescues swimmers in Creston's Goat River who were swept away into rapids

CRESTON, B.C. — Two people are recovering after being swept away while swimming in Goat River in Creston, B.C.
Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District.
Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

VANCOUVER — The nondescript parking lot at the centre of debate about the future of Vancouver's historic Chinatown is unchanged in the six years since plans to build a condo tower there were shot down by the city's development permit board.
Winning $35-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Greater Victoria

Winning $35-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Greater Victoria

The ticket matched all seven numbers, as did one other ticket bought in Ontario. The two ticket-holders will split the $70-million jackpot
Patients, staff struggle over 'chronic issues' at Surrey, B.C., hospital: minister

Patients, staff struggle over 'chronic issues' at Surrey, B.C., hospital: minister

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's health minister acknowledged that chronic issues of overcrowding and staffing level concerns at one of the province's largest hospitals are leading to people becoming aggressive over patient care.
'Aggressive' human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake jumps to 500 hectares

'Aggressive' human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake jumps to 500 hectares

The wildfire is continuing to spread and grew 200 hectares in just one day.
Dawson Creek legend Roy Forbes picks up UBC honorary doctorate

Dawson Creek legend Roy Forbes picks up UBC honorary doctorate

“What an amazing character. What an amazing voice."
Pigeon Creek west of Peachland wildfire 'smouldering'

Pigeon Creek west of Peachland wildfire 'smouldering'

The very steep slopes and hot temperatures expected today will be a challenge for crews.
BC Ferries drops all-you-can-eat buffets from voyages; launches customer survey

BC Ferries drops all-you-can-eat buffets from voyages; launches customer survey

VICTORIA — Buffet meals on BC Ferries, put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, will no longer be available on voyages between the mainland and Vancouver Island.
Beedie charity to provide $6.9m in student scholarships

Beedie charity to provide $6.9m in student scholarships

Real estate developer Ryan Beedie launched his grant program for students in 2018 with a $50m donation