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BC Housing CEO quits abruptly after claiming threats made against him

BC Housing CEO quits abruptly after claiming threats made against him

A new CEO has not yet been announced
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Campfire ban coming to B.C.'s Coastal Fire Region as conditions heat up

Campfire ban coming to B.C.'s Coastal Fire Region as conditions heat up

The ban includes Vancouver Island, where two fires were burning Tuesday south of Sayward.
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Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.

Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.

VANCOUVER — A wildfire burning in British Columbia's southern Okanagan now covers nearly 28 square kilometres after hot weather fuelled explosive growth since it was sparked Friday.
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As more unhoused turn to living in RVs, a call to allow use of parking lots

As more unhoused turn to living in RVs, a call to allow use of parking lots

People living in recreational vehicles are struggling to find a place to park; bylaws restrict their options
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Victoria Sexual Assault Centre pivots to meet high need for crisis counselling

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre pivots to meet high need for crisis counselling

People in crisis have been facing long waits for help
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DC potable water locations open - restriction still on until water declared safe for consumption

DC potable water locations open - restriction still on until water declared safe for consumption

Potable water sales on - restriction remains in place for now.
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Navy's joint support ship taking shape at Seaspan shipyard

Navy's joint support ship taking shape at Seaspan shipyard

Pandemic supply chain issues have pushed the delivery dates of both Navy ships back two years, but progress on the first joint support ship is unmistakable. from Vancouver Harbour.
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Northern B.C. Grammy winner Alex Cuba gets mural painted in his honour

Northern B.C. Grammy winner Alex Cuba gets mural painted in his honour

The mural in Smithers B.C. is a tribute to the local Latin pop singer’s lifetime of achievements
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City-wide water use restrictions continue in Dawson Creek after water leak

City-wide water use restrictions continue in Dawson Creek after water leak

"As of 6pm July 31, city crews have identified the water leak."
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Man charged with aggravated assault after alleged attack on Vancouver police officer

Man charged with aggravated assault after alleged attack on Vancouver police officer

Vancouver police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an alleged attack Saturday on an officer in the city's Downtown Eastside. Const.
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