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Ladner United Church targeted again by vandal

Ladner United Church targeted again by vandal

Police investigating another incidence of vandalism toward Pride flag
Pemberton wildfire grows to 435 hectares

Pemberton wildfire grows to 435 hectares

A risk of lightning continues following 600 lightning strikes in the last 72 in the Coastal Fire Centre.
Youths arrested at Saanich bus stop after police receive reports of a firearm

Youths arrested at Saanich bus stop after police receive reports of a firearm

Saanich police said officers are trained to treat all firearms as real until proven otherwise and that all calls involving firearms are a priority response.
B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

British Columbia has already spent about $387 million battling fires so far this year, as crews brace for more lightning-caused starts in the coming days, the director of provincial operations for the province's wildfire service said Tuesday.
BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition is promising the largest income tax cut in the province's history if elected this fall, prompting Premier David Eby to call the pledge "extreme" and "radical" and a recipe for service cuts.
Charity Williams returns to Squamish following Paris Olympics

Charity Williams returns to Squamish following Paris Olympics

Williams shares her thoughts on her silver medal win and the growth of women’s rugby in Canada. 
Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash

Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash

RICHMOND, B.C. — A report from the Transportation Safety Board says an investigation couldn't determine a specific cause of a fatal small plane crash in southeastern B.C. last year, but it has prompted some reminders for operators.
Taxi driver and five others caught for impaired driving

Taxi driver and five others caught for impaired driving

Safety blitz by Delta police nabs six drivers in three-plus hours
Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake

Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake

Thousands of dead pumpkinseed fish, an invasive species, were found belly-up at the lake.
Hundreds allowed to return home to Village of Slocan, B.C., after wildfire

Hundreds allowed to return home to Village of Slocan, B.C., after wildfire

Several hundred residents of the Village of Slocan and the surrounding area of British Columbia's Kootenay region are allowed to return home as officials downgrade an evacuation order prompted by a complex of wildfires.