Category Archives: British Columbia
Canadian Press NewsAlert: State of emergency called in B.C. over growing wildfires.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's public safety minister has declared a provincial state of emergency over the growing wildfire threat. Mike Farnworth says he made the decision based on information from ...
Jul 20, 2021
VIDEO: Crews attempt rescue after dog falls down Nanaimo's Abyss
NANAIMO - Firefighters and rope rescue technicians pulled off a successful rescue of a small dog which fell down an infamous hiking spot south of the city.Crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue attended the s...
Jul 20, 2021
Evacuation order issued for Three Valley Lake
An evacuation order has been issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District due to an immediate danger to life safety caused by a wildfire burning near Three Valley Lake in Electoral Area E. The Eva...
Jul 20, 2021
Minimal growth on fire burning south of Coquihalla Connector
The BC Wildfire Service says fire behaviour on the Brenda Creek Fire was elevated Monday afternoon due to increased winds, but perimeter growth was minimal.The fire, south of the Okanagan Connector Hi...
Jul 20, 2021
Remains of toppled crane removed in Kelowna, B.C., most evacuations lifted
KELOWNA, B.C. - Evacuation orders have been lifted for all but one building in Kelowna, B.C., as crews have dismantled what remained of a crane that collapsed, killing five people. A statement issued ...
Jul 20, 2021
Vandalized Nanaimo pride mural transformed into sombre tribute to Indigenous children
NANAIMO - A destroyed public art piece once showcasing love, support and pride now has a new purpose.After a mural was destroyed by a 'hate-fueled' vandal in the early morning hours of Saturday, July ...
Jul 20, 2021
Person hospitalized after serious police dog bite injury on Quadra Island
QUADRA ISLAND - An incident drawing a substantial police response to Quadra Island is being reviewed by the Independent Investigations Office.According to the IIO, police responded to reports of a per...
Jul 19, 2021
Regional chair calls for more wildfire resources in British Columbia
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A regional politician in British Columbia's Interior is calling for more support amid a "dire" wildfire situation that he says has filled every available hotel with fleeing...
Jul 19, 2021
Interior Health prepares for wildfires and possible power outages
Interior Health is monitoring wildfire activity and reminds the public to plan ahead for evacuation alerts, evacuations, and power loss. Proactive evacuations continue for health-care clients, residen...
Jul 19, 2021
156 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. over weekend
British Columbia had 156 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, including 56 on Saturday, 60 on Sunday and 40 today.Interior Health had 58 of the new infections and currently has 179 active cases.There ...
Jul 19, 2021
