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Wildfires, smoke bring tourism rush to Island; operators at capacity

Wildfires, smoke bring tourism rush to Island; operators at capacity

The increasing tourism traffic comes with challenges, says the chief executive of the Vancouver Island Tourism Association.
Canada-wide recall of Irish Porter Cheese due to possible 'listeria contamination'

Canada-wide recall of Irish Porter Cheese due to possible 'listeria contamination'

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick
Metro Vancouver creek contamination kills at least 300 fish

Metro Vancouver creek contamination kills at least 300 fish

A murky discharge found flowing out of a culvert from Coquitlam into a Burnaby creek has been linked to the death of hundreds of young salmon, according to a local stream-keeper group.
B.C. company creates vegan smoked salmon — out of carrots

B.C. company creates vegan smoked salmon — out of carrots

The Victoria, B.C., founder is now looking to tackle canned tuna
Kelowna gangland shooting caught on camera

Kelowna gangland shooting caught on camera

Two men were wounded in gunfire that rang out on a Kelowna street Saturday. Police said they discovered on-scene what they believe to be an improvised explosive device
Coquitlam co-workers win $500K one week after first teaming up to pool lottery tickets

Coquitlam co-workers win $500K one week after first teaming up to pool lottery tickets

Anthony Borrill and 10 others reeled in the excitement after a moment of shock — and double-checking the numbers several times.
B.C. wildfires: No 'big' human-caused activity over long weekend a welcoming sight

B.C. wildfires: No 'big' human-caused activity over long weekend a welcoming sight

Only 6.8 per cent of wildfires are believed to have been human-caused.
New instrument aims to aid ocean research into microplastics

New instrument aims to aid ocean research into microplastics

Ocean Diagnostics says its sampling device Ascension will 'revolutionize microplastics science
Meet Neiko and Dreki, North Shore Rescue's newest canine recruits

Meet Neiko and Dreki, North Shore Rescue's newest canine recruits

B.C.'s busiest SAR team now has three validated search dogs
Unique sprinkler system puts B.C. town at ease as wildfire rages nearby

Unique sprinkler system puts B.C. town at ease as wildfire rages nearby

A small B.C. town is coming up with innovative ways to protect homes against wildfires.