B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
British Columbia Premier David Eby declared a provincewide state of emergency on Saturday due to the wildfire activity over the past 24 hours. “Since first reported early yesterday evening, the Bald Range wildfire has grown rapidly as winds intensified, pushing...
PHOTOS: Thousands evacuate due to wildfires as B.C. declares provincial state of emergency
Summerland, Friday August 7. Peachland, Saturday August 8 Penticton, Saturday August 8 West Kelowna, Saturday August 8 Related: 20,000 residents evacuate as wildfire near Summerland, B.C. explodes in size B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage Elder reflects on...
20,000 residents evacuate as wildfire near Summerland, B.C. explodes in size
More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities along Okanagan Lake overnight, some plucked to safety by helicopter as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path. Evacuation orders cover the entire community...
Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders
Officials in the Central Okanagan are urging people who have remained in their homes in areas under evacuation order to leave, saying forecasted winds may fan the flames of the Quilpituk Creek wildfire in the coming days. A statement from...
Rents keep dropping in Vancouver — but it’s still the most expensive big market in...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Rents keep dropping in Vancouver — but it’s still the most expensive big market in Canada North Vancouver and Vancouver remain the highest rental markets in Canada as rents generally ease across the country Author of the...
Vancouver student wins top honours in national student art challenge
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver student wins top honours in national student art challenge After winning the 2026 Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge, Li is following his artistic pursuits to OCAD University in Toronto. Author of the article: By Stuart Derdeyn...
Targeted shooting in Whalley leaves one man in hospital
Breadcrumb Trail Links Targeted shooting in Whalley leaves one man in hospital Surrey police found one man with a gunshot wound who was near a house in the 88 Ave and 127 Street area. Author of the article: By J.J....
Witnesses sought in police-involved motorcycle crash in Surrey: IIO
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist who was allegedly fleeing Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers early Friday morning. According to the civilian police watchdog, an SPS officer attempted to stop a speeding...
Candidates announced for North Vancouver-Capilano federal byelection
The federal byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano is set for Aug. 31, with voters choosing a new member of Parliament to replace longtime Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson. Wilkinson was re-elected in 2025 but recently stepped down after being appointed Canada’s ambassador...
Chilliwack residents say they lost everything to apartment fire
Misty Hamelin is still in shock after a fire gutted her Chilliwack apartment earlier this week. Related: Dozens displaced after blaze at Chilliwack apartment, fire crews say The single mom and her two daughters had just moved in six months...
