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New wildfire prompts evacuation alert in hot, dry Okanagan-Similkameen region

New wildfire prompts evacuation alert in hot, dry Okanagan-Similkameen region

A wildfire discovered Sunday evening north of Oliver, B.C., in the district of Okanagan-Similkameen has prompted an evacuation alert for several properties and the Osoyoos Indian Band.
UPDATED: Underwater search for B.C. teen fugitives completed in Manitoba, investigation continues

UPDATED: Underwater search for B.C. teen fugitives completed in Manitoba, investigation continues

Manitoba RCMP report finding a damaged boat in the Nelson River area Saturday as police divers prepared to search for two teens suspected in three B.C. deaths.
Squamish man dies in climbing fall on the Stawamus Chief

Squamish man dies in climbing fall on the Stawamus Chief

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed it is investigating the death of a man in his 30s that occurred on Sunday on the Stawamus Chief in Squamish.
Three federal leaders march together at Vancouver Pride

Three federal leaders march together at Vancouver Pride

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extolled on the importance of unity as he marched in Vancouver's annual Pride parade with two of his political rivals on Sunday.
Iranian-born Canadian resident back in B.C. after 11 years in notorious prison

Iranian-born Canadian resident back in B.C. after 11 years in notorious prison

An Iranian-born Canadian resident has returned to British Columbia after being imprisoned and allegedly tortured in his home country for 11 years.
9 vehicles seized for reckless 'stunt driving' in Metro Vancouver

9 vehicles seized for reckless 'stunt driving' in Metro Vancouver

RCMP in Surrey are cracking down on "stunt driving."Mounties say they have impounded nine vehicles during one-day of traffic enforcement.
Vancouver Park Board asks public to respect BBQ, smoking bans

Vancouver Park Board asks public to respect BBQ, smoking bans

With the fireworks finale Saturday night and a hot, dry forecast for the coming long weekend, Vancouver Park Board is asking residents and visitors to respect restrictions on BBQs and smoking.
Class action lawsuit launched in Vancouver over Capital One data breach

Class action lawsuit launched in Vancouver over Capital One data breach

A Vancouver law firm says a class action lawsuit has been launched on behalf of six million Canadians whose personal information was compromised by a data breach at Capital One Financial Corp.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of B.C. in the evening on Friday, Aug.2.
B.C. ponders permitting cannabis seedling sales

B.C. ponders permitting cannabis seedling sales

B.C. may change its laws to allow licensed cannabis producers to sell seedlings, and other products, directly to consumers.