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VANCOUVER — Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, Washington and Idaho has wafted east, prompting air quality advisories from Vancouver Island into Alberta. Environment Canada is maintaining advisories for a portion of northeast B.C.

The police detachment says Ryan Phillips was pulled over after an officer observed "erratic driving behaviour over several blocks."

South of Dawson Creek

An aggressive and out-out-control wildfire is burning just eight kilometres outside the community of Hudson's Hope, while the BC Wildfire Service says crews work hard to build a control line between the blaze and the community.

According to Kelowna RCMP, there have been two separate incidents involving a suspect asking to touch women's feet.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's financial bottom line is showing signs of improvement, with a surplus of $706 million forecast for the current fiscal year, although the longer-range outlook foresees slowdowns and at least two consecutive deficits.

Burnaby man experiencing severe chest pains on the top of Mount Strachan flown to hospital

The province's updated budget forecasts a $706 million surplus, a turnaround from a predicted $5.5 billion deficit.

"If you're not at the table, you're part of the meal," Mike Hurley said.

The union has issued a 72-hour strike notice.