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B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists

B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists

More than 80 per cent of the province has reached Level 4 or 5 drought conditions, the highest possible rankings, after months of little or no rain. 
Two decades later, record wildfires in Kelowna, B.C. are dwarfed by current season

Two decades later, record wildfires in Kelowna, B.C. are dwarfed by current season

Aug. 16 is the 20th anniversary of the start of a fire that eventually led to the evacuation of more than 33,000 residents and damaged or destroying more than 200 homes near Kelowna, B.C.
B.C. First Nations coalition seeks leave to join case to support salmon farm closures

B.C. First Nations coalition seeks leave to join case to support salmon farm closures

19 B.C. First Nations and the Union of B.C. say they are applying to the court out of their obligation to protect wild salmon for current and future generations
Golden-fried legacy: Beloved Burnaby fish and chips restaurant expanding into Vancouver

Golden-fried legacy: Beloved Burnaby fish and chips restaurant expanding into Vancouver

With two restaurants open for decades now, this local favourite is finally making its way into Vancouver
Quest University lands bought by Capilano University in Squamish deal

Quest University lands bought by Capilano University in Squamish deal

Capilano University and Quest deal enhances education prospects in Squamish, with 100 students expected on campus in 2024, and 380 in the future.
Huge B.C. fire cloud captured in dramatic photos

Huge B.C. fire cloud captured in dramatic photos

A pair of wildfires which have been burning for weeks at Cathedral Provincial Park outside Keremeos roared to life Tuesday evening.
'I was speechless': Metro Vancouver resident shocked at $500K lottery win

'I was speechless': Metro Vancouver resident shocked at $500K lottery win

His wife was also speechless at the news.
Whistler Blackcomb opening day set for Nov. 23

Whistler Blackcomb opening day set for Nov. 23

Skiers and riders have until Sept. 4 to purchase an Epic Pass before prices increase
Advocates unsuccessful in urging NDP government to halt Quest land deal

Advocates unsuccessful in urging NDP government to halt Quest land deal

The province is expected to announce the acquisition of Quest University's land
Editorial: B.C. must end secrecy around workplace fatalities

Editorial: B.C. must end secrecy around workplace fatalities

Last year, 48 workers died from traumatic injuries they received on the job. We know almost nothing about any of them.