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Hectares burned in B.C. wildfires four times higher as high heat moves in

Hectares burned in B.C. wildfires four times higher as high heat moves in

Two major wildfires in British Columbia's Peace River region continue to burn out of control, as firefighters brace for the possibility that scorching weather may ignite more blazes. B.C.
B.C. sets record, delivers 350,000 surgeries last fiscal year, health minister says

B.C. sets record, delivers 350,000 surgeries last fiscal year, health minister says

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province set a record for the most surgeries performed in the last fiscal year. A report from the Health Ministry says from April 2022 to March 2023 B.C.
'Difficult to look at': Jury views crime-scene photos at Burnaby murder trial

'Difficult to look at': Jury views crime-scene photos at Burnaby murder trial

Cpl. Dominic Toa, a member of the Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identification Team, took more than 300 photos of the place in Central Park where a 13-year-old girl was found dead on July 19, 2017.
Former NDP cabinet minister joins BC United

Former NDP cabinet minister joins BC United

Harry Lali says he now believes the best interests of the province, especially resource-dependent, rural communities, would be served by a BC United government
Former NDP cabinet minister Harry Lali joins Opposition BC United, cites rural divide

Former NDP cabinet minister Harry Lali joins Opposition BC United, cites rural divide

VICTORIA — A former New Democrat cabinet minister says he is joining the Opposition BC United, saying his former party no longer champions rural British Columbia.
Injunction denied to have SFU football program reinstated

Injunction denied to have SFU football program reinstated

SFU football players had filed a notice of civil claim against the school after the cancellation of the program.
Flood-weary Cache Creek has eyes on surging Bonaparte River

Flood-weary Cache Creek has eyes on surging Bonaparte River

“A lot of my neighbours, they don’t figure it's going to get up to where they live at,” White said, adding another property, located closer to the water, might be at risk.
Suspect charged after family bear-sprayed during neighbour dispute, police say

Suspect charged after family bear-sprayed during neighbour dispute, police say

“Despite their pleas to stop, citing the child’s presence, the accused reportedly continued to spray inside their vehicle.”
Wildfire near Port Alberni not expected to get any bigger

Wildfire near Port Alberni not expected to get any bigger

The fire, on Thunder Mountain about 25 kilometres west of Port Alberni, is one of 14 in the Coastal Fire Centre region since the fire season began
Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Pembina Institute says just two LNG projects could require 2.5 times the power of Site C dam
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