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Environment Canada issues 'extreme heat alert' for Lower Mainland

Environment Canada issues 'extreme heat alert' for Lower Mainland

Wildfire smoke from the Interior is expected to arrive in the Lower Mainland over the next few days, reducing the air quality.
Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

The Tremont Creek wildfire is burning roughly seven kilometres from the community of Logan Lake.
China has demonstrated potential to weaponize viruses: security expert

China has demonstrated potential to weaponize viruses: security expert

Federal leaders, China’s embassy silent on RCMP report of Chinese espionage
Forecast winds could threaten wildfire guards this weekend

Forecast winds could threaten wildfire guards this weekend

To date, 1,472 fires have burned 656,000 hectares of the province.
McCallum rivals spar over police transition remedy

McCallum rivals spar over police transition remedy

McCallum rivals spar over police transition remedy
North Vancouver faith leaders press Wilkinson on climate change action

North Vancouver faith leaders press Wilkinson on climate change action

Minister of Environment defends Liberal government’s record on climate plan
Broadway Subway construction impacting local business (VIDEO)

Broadway Subway construction impacting local business (VIDEO)

"If you can't stop, you can't shop."
High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds cause challenging B.C. fire activity

High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds cause challenging B.C. fire activity

VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Information Service says high temperatures, low humidity and an increase in winds are making wildfire conditions challenging in southern British Columbia.
B.C. mandates vaccinations for all long-term care, assisted-living workers

B.C. mandates vaccinations for all long-term care, assisted-living workers

New order goes into effect Oct. 12
'This is a catastrophic event': White Rock Lake wildfire to grow in coming days

'This is a catastrophic event': White Rock Lake wildfire to grow in coming days

New mapping published late Wednesday night shows the fire has grown to just under 58,000 hectares.