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Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise

Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise

VANCOUVER — A heat wave has settled over much of British Columbia with Environment Canada issuing warnings in more than two dozen regions about soaring temperatures that could reach into the 40s and continue next week.
Opinion: Churches don't pay taxes. Should they?

Opinion: Churches don't pay taxes. Should they?

Critics argue that church tax exemptions represent millions in lost government revenue. However, others say that churches can and should use their funds to support local communities.
BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

B.C.'s official opposition party has fallen to third place in recent quarterly fundraising
Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment

VANCOUVER — When the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver started in late April, the scene resembled a festival.
Opinion: New reporter in Squamish— Meet Indigo Lemay-Conway

Opinion: New reporter in Squamish— Meet Indigo Lemay-Conway

From Australian newsrooms to Squamish mountains..
How hot will it get this weekend in B.C.?

How hot will it get this weekend in B.C.?

Two locations in B.C. are forecast 'to flirt' with 40 C amid the region's first prolonged heat wave of 2024.
Updated: Squamish council delays decision on FortisBC TUP ‘lodge’ permit over location concerns

Updated: Squamish council delays decision on FortisBC TUP ‘lodge’ permit over location concerns

Council votes to bring the workers' accommodation TUP back to a future public hearing.
Police rescue stranded swimmers from Harrison Lake

Police rescue stranded swimmers from Harrison Lake

Police were on the lake for a training exercise when the swimmers started struggling.
Canucks Prospects: No one wants to fight Vilmer Alriksson anymore

Canucks Prospects: No one wants to fight Vilmer Alriksson anymore

With his combination of size, skating, and skill, Vilmer Alriksson is one of the most intriguing players in the Canucks' prospect pool.
B.C. caribou pens found to be an 'unequivocal' success

B.C. caribou pens found to be an 'unequivocal' success

First-of-its-kind study evaluated health of 46 female southern mountain caribou brought into maternal pens between 2014 and 2021.