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Workers at Purdys threaten to strike

The union has issued a 72-hour strike notice.

Sep 12, 2022 11:51 AM Read more >

U.S. enviro charity activist suspected of NDP leadership vote buying also involved with civic party

Activist Atiya Jaffar offered to pay $10 membership fees for prospective voters while on an Instagram live event hosted by NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai.

Sep 12, 2022 11:20 AM Read more >

Fire near Hope grows to 500 hectares, evacuation orders still in place

The BC Wildfire Service is hoping helicopter crews have better visibility today.

Sep 12, 2022 11:14 AM Read more >

Female pedestrian injured in Surrey hit-and-run

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian. Police were called to King George Blvd near 72 Ave at about 9 p.m. Sunday.

Sep 12, 2022 12:05 AM Read more >

B.C. man convicted in young girl's murder in 1978 loses appeal

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man found guilty in the death of a young girl in 1978 has lost an appeal of his first-degree murder conviction. GRAPHIC WARNING: The following details may be disturbing for some readers. A unanimous ruling by the B.C.

Sep 11, 2022 6:58 PM Read more >

Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia's Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to increase and no precipitation has been forecast for the area.

Sep 11, 2022 4:11 PM Read more >

Smoky skies persist in Vancouver and surrounding areas due to wildfires

VANCOUVER — Regional officials say air quality is expected to worsen in parts of the Vancouver area as smoky skies persisted Sunday due to wildfires in the province and the United States.

Sep 11, 2022 4:08 PM Read more >

800 residents evacuated with Battleship Mountain fire out of control at almost 25,000 hectares

Currently 65 firefighters as well as five night operations staff, and 47 structure protection personnel, 6 of which are working overnight.

Sep 11, 2022 1:50 PM Read more >

Fire burning near Hope grows to estimated 458 hectares

Twelve properties near a wildfire in Hope have been issued evacuation orders and told to leave their homes.

Sep 11, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >

Saanich diver part of team that confirmed location of downed WWII-era bomber

Royal Canadian Air Force plane crashed after its engine failed upon takeoff in September 1943, killing all four men on board.

Sep 11, 2022 9:14 AM Read more >