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Open burning bans going into place across B.C., campfires to be banned in northeast

Starting noon Thursday, large open fires will be banned across B.C. as unseasonal heat, wildfire smoke, and out-of-control wildfires continue to affect residents.The bans were...

CRA laying off hundreds of call centre staff during union vote

A union representing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers says hundreds of call centre staff are being let go before they have a chance to benefit...

How northeast B.C. residents are weathering the wildfires, helping their community

Even as favourable conditions meant some wildfire-related evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday, oppressive wildfire smoke and blazes will be a reality for a while yet in...

B.C. Ferries expands pilot project to allow cats and dogs on more upper decks

B.C. Ferries has expanded a pilot project that allows four-legged friends onto the upper outside decks of ferries to more routes — including a major route...

Extinction Rebellion Vancouver winds down, says new group will move away from public disruption

The co-founder of Extinction Rebellion Vancouver says a new approach is needed to build a broader, more effective movement to fight climate change. Tom Hetherington says founders...

Living on the edge of homelessness and facing eviction

7 hours agoNewsDuration 5:07Vancouver’s single-room occupancy buildings are often seen as the last stop before homelessness, but they’re starting to disappear as private owners see...

B.C. Premier welcomes plans to reform bail system, calls on parliament to pass proposed legislation swiftly

British Columbia's premier says he welcomes the Liberals' new bail-reform legislation, which includes new measures that would make it more difficult for some repeat violent...

Surrey city council declares shortage of schools a crisis, urges province to build more schools

Surrey city council has declared a school infrastructure crisis with the city's mayor saying rapid investment in schools is needed.At a council meeting Monday night, council directed...

More wildfire evacuations in northeast B.C. as Fort St. John residents remain on alert

New evacuation orders and alerts were issued overnight as wildfires burn in northeast B.C., while more than 20,000 people in the city of Fort St. John...

Some B.C. cancer patients to be offered radiation treatments in Bellingham, Wash.

The British Columbia government says eligible cancer patients in the province will be temporarily offered radiation treatment in Washington state.A statement from B.C.'s Ministry of...

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