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B.C. wildfire situation 'explosive and extremely dangerous,' official says as thousands forced from homes

Investigators deployed to Chilliwack after mid-air plane crash near airport

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) says two Cessna 172 aircraft crashed in mid-air on Monday near Chilliwack Airport.

Search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction: Round 1, southwest B.C.

From more than 300 nominations, we're asking you to pick between 32 finalists in this month-long competition to determine the best of this province's roadside attractions.

UN investigators urge Canada to step up protection for threatened Sikh activist

Five UN rapporteurs have written to the government of Canada calling on it to do more to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, who has received four "duty to warn" letters for his activism in favour of a separate Sikh homeland. The UN experts say Singh may have been targeted for speaking to the world body, and ask for the Canadian government to respond.

Canada needs blood. Northern B.C. residents want to donate. So why is there nowhere to do it?

Canadian Blood Services has put out a "very urgent" call for donations across the country after its supply of blood dropped nearly 20 per cent since June. Meanwhile, thousands of northern B.C. residents have signed a petition asking for a donation site to be reestablished in Prince George.

City councillor urges billionaire Jim Pattison to personally deliver final cheques to laid-off mill workers

Hundreds of jobs have been lost as Canfor and other major companies close mills across B.C. with the Vancouver-based multinational calling the decisions 'gut-wrenching.'

Why more Canadian youth are texting for mental health help overnight

Youth across Canada are increasingly reaching out for help by text in the middle of the night, according to a national mental health support service for children and teens.

An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces

Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say.

No major growth on wildfire near Vernon, but thousands remain forced from homes

Growth has slowed on a wildfire that has destroyed multiple properties near Vernon, B.C., fire officials say.

Fort St. John honours pipeline pioneer Brian Surerus with freedom of the city award

In 1969, Brian Surerus traded his pick-up truck for a dump truck. That move changed the course of his life.

What time should southeast B.C. follow? Debate continues before November decision

As B.C. and Alberta move toward permanent time, southeast B.C. is still deciding where it fits. A regional survey is feeding into a final decision expected before November.

CONCACAF president, Indigenous language researcher among 12 appointed to Order of B.C.

The order, established in 1989, recognizes "excellence across all walks of life and fields of endeavour," the province said.

After 8 years and 15,000 kilometres, B.C. couple nears end of Trans Canada Trail trek

A Vancouver Island couple is just a few steps away from completing a journey of over 15,000 kilometres on foot.

'We're all pretty stressed out': Okanagan residents flee fast-spreading fire

Residents in B.C.'s north Okanagan region say they had to leave their homes, possessions and in some cases their pets behind to escape a rapidly spreading wildfire near Vernon.

A surf park is coming to B.C. — and it's making waves with the locals

The six-acre South Britannia Surf park will be set on a large gravel lot beside Highway 99. Renderings of the project show a massive transformation for the area — including new homes and hotel accommodations.

Canada has thousands of mountains. These are the people obsessed with them

Almost 25 per cent of Canada’s land mass is considered mountainous, according to a 2021 University of Calgary study, and about 80 per cent of Canada’s population live within or close to mountain areas. Some people in Canada spend all their free time climbing mountains or getting inspired by them.

As a paramedic, I responded to countless overdoses. Then my best friend died from one

When Cam Fenton's best friend died, it made him question how someone who was a support worker at a supervised injection site ended up as one of thousands of people who die of opioid overdoses every year.

Relying on GPS for directions makes your brain lazy. Here's how to give it a workout

Getting lost is actually great exercise for your brain. As is putting limits on how much guidance you get from your mapping and GPS tools this summer, be it on a drive to the cottage or exploring a new city.

Telus restores internet, cell service in northwest B.C. after cable theft causes outage

Telus says its internet, cellular, TV and phone services throughout northwest B.C. have been impacted due to damage to its infrastructure.

Destructive wildfires prompt evacuations in Washington state

About 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state, authorities said.