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Lightning strikes, hot weather cause wildfires in B.C. to surge to more than 140

Lightning strikes, hot weather cause wildfires in B.C. to surge to more than 140

The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to swell as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province as hot and dry weather persists.
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B.C. public service workers overwhelmingly approve strike, union gives 72-hour notice

B.C. public service workers overwhelmingly approve strike, union gives 72-hour notice

British Columbians are facing the prospect of industrial action next week by an array of public service workers, from liquor store staff to community college instructors and municipal workers, after union members voted overwhelmingly to approve a str
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Updated: Nine fires still burning out of control near Pemberton

Updated: Nine fires still burning out of control near Pemberton

More than 1,000 lightning strikes recorded in the Coastal Fire Centre on Aug. 29
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Unionized Hullo Ferries workers in B.C. hold strike vote after negotiations stall

Unionized Hullo Ferries workers in B.C. hold strike vote after negotiations stall

VANCOUVER — The union president for workers of a fast ferry service that shuttles foot passengers between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver says its members are voting on a potential strike after talks with the company broke down.
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Wildfire number surges to about 130 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions

Wildfire number surges to about 130 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly doubled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more lightning starts.
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Wildfire numbers soar past 100, dozens out of control, as lightning hits B.C.'s south

Wildfire numbers soar past 100, dozens out of control, as lightning hits B.C.'s south

The number of wildfires has soared in British Columbia as a hot, sunny week ended with thunderstorms and lightning in southern areas of the province.
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Updated: Lightning storm leads to several new fire starts around Pemberton

Updated: Lightning storm leads to several new fire starts around Pemberton

BCWS urges residents to remain vigilant heading into the long weekend
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Doctor says Port Hardy, B.C., ER should reopen 24-7 as town has 'lots of physicians'

Doctor says Port Hardy, B.C., ER should reopen 24-7 as town has 'lots of physicians'

VICTORIA — The medical director of a health centre in Port Hardy, B.C., is calling for the reopening of the community's overnight emergency room that has been shut for 31 months, saying the community has plenty of doctors. Dr.
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B.C. watchdog refers RCMP officer for possible charges over fatal 2024 crash

B.C. watchdog refers RCMP officer for possible charges over fatal 2024 crash

NAKUSP — British Columbia's police watchdog is asking the provincial prosecution service to consider charging an RCMP officer after a crash that killed a man in the West Kootenay region last year.
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Whistler businesses face rising costs and labour concerns despite strong summer tourism

Whistler businesses face rising costs and labour concerns despite strong summer tourism

Small business owners in Whistler are struggling with inflation, staffing shortfalls, and federal policy shifts—even as visitor numbers hold steady, says Chamber executive director Louise Walker.
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