Category Archives: British Columbia
Province-wide campfire ban now in effect
NANAIMO - Campfires are now banned province-wide as record-breaking heat rapidly elevated the forest fire risk in B.C.The BC Wildfire Service order took effect on Wednesday, June 30 at noon and is exp...
Jun 30, 2021
Dozens of deaths may be tied to historic Northwest heat wave
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The grim toll of the historic heat wave that scorched the Pacific Northwest became more apparent Wednesday as authorities in Canada, Washington state and Oregon said...
Jun 30, 2021
B.C. First Nation says remains of 182 found near former residential school
CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Lower Kootenay Band in British Columbia says a search using ground-penetrating radar has found 182 human remains in unmarked graves at a site close to a former residential school...
Jun 30, 2021
New ticket buying rules for return of live events in B.C.
Ticket buyers will soon have more transparency, fairer processes and better consumer protections when purchasing tickets for live events in B.C.Starting July 1, 2021, the new Ticket Sales Act will reg...
Jun 30, 2021
Private donation helps protect threatened British Columbia island
VANCOUVER - The BC Parks Foundation says a private donation has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia. The area includes all of Saturnina Island an...
Jun 29, 2021
B.C. premier says 'extraordinary results' mean most restrictions being lifted
VICTORIA - British Columbia will be moving toward a return to normal life on Canada Day as the province removes most COVID-19 restrictions and allows outdoor gatherings of up to 5,000 people. Premier ...
Jun 29, 2021
Millions committed to preserve local Gulf Islands
NANAIMO - The largest private donation ever to the BC Parks Foundation hopes to preserve a pair of Gulf Islands off central Vancouver Island.The BC Parks Foundation (BCPF) announced $4 million from th...
Jun 29, 2021
Sparks Lake wildfire grows to 750 hectares; nine properties evacuated
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for nine properties adjacent to the Sparks Lake wildfire.WATCH: (Video Credit: Instagram / Marshall Potts Music)In an or...
Jun 29, 2021
Numerous restrictions to ease starting Canada Day
NANAIMO - A return to normal is inbound for B.C. The province announced Step Three of the restart plan will begin on Canada Day, including the reduction of key restrictions which have been in place fo...
Jun 29, 2021
Extreme heat forces seniors from Nanaimo care home
NANAIMO - Roughly 30 residents of a seniors home were forced to temporarily evacuate due to the punishing heat wave. They were moved into the air conditioned Oliver Woods Community Centre after Lakesi...
Jun 29, 2021
