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Evacuation orders expanded due to wildfire on Vancouver Island

Evacuation orders related to a wildfire northwest of Nanaimo, B.C., on Vancouver Island, have been expanded, as blazes continued to cause poor air quality throughout B.C.

B.C. Housing vacancies raise concern for Fort St. John, B.C., councillor after release of FOI docs

Frustrated that the city had to file a freedom of information request to get answers, a Fort St. John city councillor is raising concern about the number of B.C. Housing units sitting empty as demand grows across the community.

Island Health's new fatigue policy is fuelling staff shortages and burnout, union leaders say

Staffing shortages in health care have been a chronic issue since the pandemic, but new restrictions on overtime in the Vancouver Island health district is making the problem worse, according to union leaders representing health-care workers.

B.C. magician wins big at renowned 'Olympics of magic' championship in Italy

A Surrey, B.C., magician took home the innovation award at this year's World Championship of Magic. Magicians compete to represent their country every three years, and this year's global competition took place in Turin, Italy.

Extreme weather caused by climate change increasingly cancelling major events: study

More and more major cultural, social, business and arts events around the world are being disrupted or cancelled by extreme weather events caused by climate change, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.

Number of active wildfires in B.C. doubles in 24 hours as thousands of lightning strikes recorded

More than 130 wildfires are burning throughout B.C., with evacuation notices issued for some communities.

How 'eco improv' can help manage climate anxiety

Anaïs Pronovost-Morgan mashed together the arts and climate for her master’s degree, proving that improv could help teenagers come out of their shells and deal with difficult feelings. Now, she’s helping others do the same.

Vancouver's set to co-host World Cup next year. Who stands to benefit?

World Cup soccer is just a year away from descending on Vancouver. And while some are thrilled about international football stars coming to their backyard, others are concerned about the potential negative effects of hosting one of the biggest sporting tournaments in the world.

4 men charged with 1st-degree murder in death of 19-year-old in Abbotsford, B.C.

Homicide investigators say four men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 19-year-old in Abbotsford, B.C., in January.

Mother, 5-month-old child killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island

The incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cumberland Lake Park Campground on Comox Lake, about 225 kilometres northwest of Victoria.

Fate of next year's Vancouver dragon boat festival in doubt due to FIFA World Cup, organizers say

The organizers of the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver say it appears next year's races will be cancelled because of rules surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What travellers can expect during the B.C. Day long weekend

As British Columbians gear up to celebrate B.C. Day, officials are urging the public to plan ahead and stay safe amid expected travel congestion on ferries, highways and at airports.

Vancouver's newest pro hockey players pumped for Professional Women's Hockey League debut

"Now it's not a dream of playing for the Vancouver Canucks with the Sedins like I once had. Now you can dream about playing on PWHL Vancouver," said Surrey's Jenn Gardiner.

Chrystia Freeland tells MPs she is 'dismayed' by B.C. Ferries' decision to buy Chinese ships

Parliamentarians voted in favour of a motion calling on the Canada Infrastructure Bank, B.C. Ferries and the federal government to show a committee the complete bond purchase agreement and records of all options for the acquisition of new vessels by B.C. Ferries, which is utilizing a $1 billion federal loan.

How plausible is a Sea to Sky or Lower Mainland rail system?

CN Rail says it intends to discontinue operations between Squamish and 100 Mile House. And that's renewed talks of re-establishing a commuter train along that stretch. Early Edition story producer Caroline Chan looks into how plausible it is to run a regional railway, not only in the Sea-to-Sky region but also around the Lower Mainland.

8 charges laid in shooting death of Langley, B.C., man

Charges have been laid in a fatal shooting in Langley, B.C., almost one year ago, homicide investigators say.

Viable trade deal wasn't on the table ahead of deadline, Canada-U.S. trade minister says

The federal minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says Canada won’t accept a bad deal from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and that there was no viable deal on the table this week.

'Extremely serious' landfill fire closes dump in Prince Rupert through long weekend

A landfill fire in Prince Rupert has closed the municipal dump through the long weekend, with the earliest possible reopening coming on Tuesday, the city says.

Stocks down in Canada, U.S., Europe as markets react to Trump's latest tariffs

The U.S. stock market had its worst day since May on Friday after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of trading partners, including Canada.

Maternity ward gaps temporarily filled in Prince George, but health authority says underlying shortages remain

Northern Health says it has managed to fill gaps in maternity ward services in Prince George for the months of August and September, but warns underlying staffing issues remain a concern.