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B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

The B.C. Supreme Court refused to certify a class action lawsuit brought by residents of the Lytton, B.C., wildfire that burned most of the town's centre in 2021. The judge, however, left the door open for another try.
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British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

VANCOUVER — A heat wave that is expected to last most of next week has prompted British Columbia's government to warn people to prepare for sweltering conditions, but a repeat of the deadly 2021 heat dome isn't being forecast.
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Halting work recommended for Texada Airport water well

Halting work recommended for Texada Airport water well

qathet Regional District committee of the whole suggests waiting until legality is determined by provincial authorities
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Why Ottawa's new rules for electricity mean little for B.C.

Why Ottawa's new rules for electricity mean little for B.C.

Provinces that still burn natural gas for power push back against new net-zero plan
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Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

B.C. Court of Appeal confirms Bryce Casavant's settlement agreement holds water despite prior ruling his dismissal was flawed
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Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Abbotsford company plans to convert planes to airtankers over next two years
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180-year-old violin stolen after performance in Kelowna

180-year-old violin stolen after performance in Kelowna

The valuable violin was thought to have been stolen Aug. 3, 2023, near the 700 Block of Wilson Ave. in Kelowna, B.C.
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Highest court refuses to hear appeal from B.C. churches opposed to COVID-19 ruling

Highest court refuses to hear appeal from B.C. churches opposed to COVID-19 ruling

The case stems from orders issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry during the second wave of the pandemic more than two years ago.
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qRD planning committee rejects public engagement on Area B OCP

qRD planning committee rejects public engagement on Area B OCP

Recommendation fails after Area B director Mark Gisborne advocated looking at policies regulating housing density on rural properties
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Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay still alive, death report a hoax

Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay still alive, death report a hoax

The internet sensation shot to fame at nine years old.
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