‘Devastation’: Chief says about 230 homes destroyed by B.C. wildfire
The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says about 230 homes have been destroyed by a raging wildfire near Vernon, B.C. Dan Wilson said the homes of 30 band members and 200 non-band homes have been destroyed by the Bradley...
Two charged in violent robbery of 75-year-old Vancouver man
Two men have been charged in connection with the violent robbery of a senior in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside last week. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. on July 28 near East Hastings Street and Jackson Avenue. Police say a 75-year-old...
With hundreds of homes lost, these ‘wildfires of note’ threaten B.C. communities
The Bradley Creek fire that is believed to have destroyed about 230 homes on the Okanagan Indian Band Reserve is among six so-called “wildfires of note” that have forced thousands of people from their homes in British Columbia. Here’s what...
What people are saying about B.C.’s wildfire evacuations
VERNON — More than 1,300 firefighters are battling wildfires in British Columbia, including recent fires that spread around northern Okanagan Lake during a windstorm on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents, while fires destroyed hundreds of homes. Here is what some...
Two planes crash mid-air near Chilliwack Airport
Two planes from a pair of flight schools crashed in mid-air over an area near the city of Chilliwack in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is investigating. The board says in a statement that an investigation team...
Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project
The federal government is advancing the process to designate a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a “national interest” project. Naming a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act allows the government to fast-track approvals...
Air quality warning issued for Chilliwack, surrounding area due to wildfire smoke
Residents in the Eastern Fraser Valley are being advised to limit time outdoors as an air quality warning has been issued due to wildfire smoke. The warning from Environment Canada covers an area including Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope, where smoke...
North Vancouver man charged with sexual exploitation of youth
Breadcrumb Trail Links North Vancouver man charged with sexual exploitation of youth The charges stem from allegations that occurred between 2004 and 2008, said RCMP Author of the article: By Cheryl Chan Published Aug 04, 2026 Last updated 8 hours ago...
Twelve remarkable British Columbians honoured on B.C. Day
Breadcrumb Trail Links Twelve remarkable British Columbians honoured on B.C. Day Recipients of the Order of B.C. are recognized for their community service, contributions in their respective fields, and work in sports, the sciences and arts Author of the article:...
Debris cleared along Highway 1 to allow wildfire crew access
Highway 1 remains closed to the public in the Boston Bar area as wildfire activity continues, but crews have cleared a landslide that had temporarily restricted access for firefighters. A wildfire-related slope failure on Sunday sent trees and rocks onto...
