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Active wildfires tick up in central B.C., risk of lightning coming to the north

Active wildfires tick up in central B.C., risk of lightning coming to the north

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has jumped by more than three dozen to about 140 amid a heat wave, which is creating prime conditions for fire.
Powell River Town Centre bus exchange opening pushed to July 16

Powell River Town Centre bus exchange opening pushed to July 16

New BC Transit bus facility being relocated to west side of mall
B.C. to implement committee's suggestions on overdose responses at schools

B.C. to implement committee's suggestions on overdose responses at schools

VICTORIA — A steering committee has identified early actions for post-secondary institutions to follow in the event of an overdose on campus.
The Port Moody family of Liam Grant wants to know where he went

The Port Moody family of Liam Grant wants to know where he went

“His family states this is out of character for him and they are concerned for his well-being,” Port Moody Police said after Liam Grant disappeared on June 25, 2024.
Fire at two Port Coquitlam houses leaves nine residents homeless

Fire at two Port Coquitlam houses leaves nine residents homeless

A GoFundMe page is now set up for a displaced family of four that was living at 1842 Pitt River Rd. in Port Coquitlam.
Police say speed, intoxication contributed to crash that killed 3 in southeast B.C.

Police say speed, intoxication contributed to crash that killed 3 in southeast B.C.

WILMER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A single-vehicle crash in southeastern British Columbia has killed three passengers and injured the driver. RCMP say it happened Tuesday night in the community of Wilmer, north of Invermere.
Wildfire burning beside Harrison Lake

Wildfire burning beside Harrison Lake

People called BC Wildfire Service after noticing smoke coming from the east side of Harrison Lake.
Photos: Get your runners on. Phase 1 of the 'PoCo Climb' opens

Photos: Get your runners on. Phase 1 of the 'PoCo Climb' opens

On July 10, the City of Port Coquitlam unveiled the name of its new 6.5-km loop trail in the Mary Hill neighbourhood: the PoCo Climb.
Family of woman killed by VicPD officer says they've never received apology, have been lied to

Family of woman killed by VicPD officer says they've never received apology, have been lied to

Cheryl Peterson said in a statement to a public hearing that she feels fear when she sees a police car ever since her mother's death in 2019
Modern logger sports in its 26th year on northern Sunshine Coast

Modern logger sports in its 26th year on northern Sunshine Coast

Event showcases heritage, contemporary skills and industry that made the qathet region prosper