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Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719

Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb to 719

BC Coroners Service seeing downward trend in reported deaths.
Asian giant hornet sighted in Steveston

Asian giant hornet sighted in Steveston

Don Pitcairn said his staff member is adamant the giant insect he saw snatch a bee from a bush was the feared Asian giant hornet, an invasive species
What you need to know about wildfire insurance

What you need to know about wildfire insurance

Never be afraid to ask questions, national industry association says.
BC SPCA seizes dog spotted in crate attached to recreational trailer

BC SPCA seizes dog spotted in crate attached to recreational trailer

The organization will be recommending animal cruelty charges to Crown counsel.
Missing hiker likely died before search began, North Shore Rescue says

Missing hiker likely died before search began, North Shore Rescue says

The search for Howard Moore ended July 1 with the discovery of his body not far from the Grouse Mountain parking lot
Lytton evacuees describe terrifying scenes witnessed while leaving their home community

Lytton evacuees describe terrifying scenes witnessed while leaving their home community

'We're not the only ones that are homeless — there's a great many people'
CN Rail 'evaluating' status of train traffic through tinder-dry B.C. Interior after devastating Lytton fire

CN Rail 'evaluating' status of train traffic through tinder-dry B.C. Interior after devastating Lytton fire

CN might halt train traffic
Lytton, B.C., devastated by wildfire; some residents still unaccounted for

Lytton, B.C., devastated by wildfire; some residents still unaccounted for

Residents evacuated to surrounding communities last night
Canada-wide warrant issued for man on statutory release for manslaughter

Canada-wide warrant issued for man on statutory release for manslaughter

VANCOUVER — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man police say allegedly committed new crimes this week while on statutory release for a manslaughter conviction.
B.C. residents should still wear masks in indoor public places: top doctor

B.C. residents should still wear masks in indoor public places: top doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is encouraging people to continue wearing masks in all indoor places, even as they're no longer mandatory starting Canada Day. Dr.