With the public’s eyes on the soaring wildfire risk, British Columbia’s emergency officials continue to monitor and prepare for other emergencies as well, staying in close contact with local governments.
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B.C. judge denies status for victims’ families in Pickton evidence application
A Supreme Court judge has dismissed applications by relatives of Robert Pickton’s victims to intervene in court proceedings over the RCMP’s plans to destroy evidence from the investigation into the serial killer.
‘Just so grateful’: B.C. man uses Google Lens to reunite woman with lost family heirloom
After more than three years, a B.C. woman has been reunited with a lost family heirloom.
Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.
The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for its Nicoelton reserve as two wildfires burn north of Spences Bridge, B.C.
‘Youths’ shooting strangers with pellet gun in Delta, B.C., police say
Police in Delta are investigating a series of assaults involving young people in a fancy car shooting at pedestrians with a pellet gun.
‘Not in this area’: Linden Woods residents concerned about drug treatment centre in the area
Homeowners in Linden Woods are pushing back against a drug treatment centre in a home in the area.
Frustration over new rules for bringing dogs across the U.S. border
It’s going to get more complicated to get pet dogs across the border. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for dogs crossing the border as of Aug. 1.
Fire fears grow as South Coast faces prospect of rain-free July
B.C. has seen little rain so far this month, and on the South Coast, may not get any before the end of July, raising concerns as the wildfire risk spikes.
Lawsuit challenges Vancouver’s decision to remove 160K trees from Stanley Park
Four Vancouver residents are suing the city over the planned removal of some 160,000 trees from Stanley Park, claiming the massive logging operation is unnecessary.
B.C. judge sentences former Canadian Army reservist for sexual interference
A British Columbia judge has sentenced a former Canadian Army reservist to two and a half years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to sexual interference involving a minor.