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Fathers struggle with leaving families to come to work on B.C.'s farms

Fathers struggle with leaving families to come to work on B.C.'s farms

Long periods away from home are one of the main struggles for migrant workers in B.C., says expert.
Wildfire fight switches from defence to offence near capital of Northwest Territories

Wildfire fight switches from defence to offence near capital of Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — Firefighters battling a wildfire near the capital of the Northwest Territories shifted from defence to offence, as the legislative assembly is set to be recalled to consider a law delaying the upcoming territorial election.
Photos: This vintage neon sign will soon soar over Burnaby Heights — again

Photos: This vintage neon sign will soon soar over Burnaby Heights — again

Burnaby's famous Helen's "Swinging Girl" sign could soon be getting a new brightly-lit, fine-feathered neighbour.
Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

B.C. Premier David Eby says he feels Meta is holding British Columbians at ransom by withholding news on Facebook and Instagram. Meta said it remains committed to ending news sharing on Facebook.
‘I can’t find her; I can’t find her’: family friend testifies at Burnaby murder trial

‘I can’t find her; I can’t find her’: family friend testifies at Burnaby murder trial

A family friend of a girl found dead in a Burnaby park six years ago testified at the murder trial of Ibrahim Ali Monday.
Here’s how you can help B.C. wildfire evacuees

Here’s how you can help B.C. wildfire evacuees

27,000 people (and their pets) are now on evacuation order across B.C.
Bear that attacked woman at Squamish park killed

Bear that attacked woman at Squamish park killed

Coho Trail is closed until at least Thursday.
Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Firefighters in Wilsons Landing, a community north of West Kelowna, have lost their homes but still working the fire lines every day.
Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Five homes confirmed lost to wildfire in Kelowna, says fire chief

Homes are believed to have burned west of the Kelowna landfill
Coquitlam drummer, SFU drum corps defend world title

Coquitlam drummer, SFU drum corps defend world title

Coquitlam resident Reid Maxwell led the SFU Pipe Band drum corps to gold in Scotland for a second straight year.