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B.C. wildfire count nears 250 but cooler temperatures, light rain bring some relief

B.C. wildfire count nears 250 but cooler temperatures, light rain bring some relief

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting a slight increase in the number of active wildfires but cooler temperatures and forecasts of rain could bring some relief. B.C.
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Food recall: Frozen mango tainted with Hepatitis A may have been sold in B.C.

Food recall: Frozen mango tainted with Hepatitis A may have been sold in B.C.

Some Canadians have gotten sick from the contaminated product
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Heat warning in effect for B.C. as firefighters battle wildfires in province

Heat warning in effect for B.C. as firefighters battle wildfires in province

VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires in British Columbia climbed slightly Saturday to 245, as officials braced for potential lightning that could spark even more blazes.
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BC Hydro report links public safety incidents to social media clout chasing

BC Hydro report links public safety incidents to social media clout chasing

The report suggests a 200 per cent increase in trespassing incidents at BC Hydro dams, reservoirs and recreation sites
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Investigators exploring 'every possible avenue' three months after confirming Trina Hunt's murder

Investigators exploring 'every possible avenue' three months after confirming Trina Hunt's murder

IHIT answers Tri-City News' questions more than six months after the Port Moody woman was first reported missing, while friends and family thank supporters.
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Richmond Gilmore Gardens releases hundreds of butterflies in memory of COVID-19 victims

Richmond Gilmore Gardens releases hundreds of butterflies in memory of COVID-19 victims

Gilmore Gardens, along with 30 other care homes across the province, partnered with BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC to host an event to set 1,000 butterflies for free.
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Man accused of carrying loaded handgun near Burnaby mall lands in court

Man accused of carrying loaded handgun near Burnaby mall lands in court

Arunjit Singh Virk, 20, has pleaded not guilty to one count of illegal firearm possession in relation to March incident
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B.C. wildfire evacuees eligible for up to $2,000 per household

B.C. wildfire evacuees eligible for up to $2,000 per household

The province and the Canadian Red Cross have teamed up to provide financial relief to Lytton wildfire evacuees and other British Columbians forced to evacuate for 10 days or more.
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Coquitlam Search and Rescue surpasses record-year of marine calls, urge safety on the water

Coquitlam Search and Rescue surpasses record-year of marine calls, urge safety on the water

The volunteer organization is in need of a saviour itself in appealing to the public for a new home for its marine rescue boat.
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B.C. reports 243 new cases of COVID-19 with more than half in Interior Health

B.C. reports 243 new cases of COVID-19 with more than half in Interior Health

VICTORIA — B.C. is reporting 243 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the number of active cases to 1,231. Data from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control show that's the highest daily case count since late May.
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