Category Archives: British Columbia
Vancouver pot protest 'necessary' despite legalization promise, activist
VANCOUVER - Optimism mixed with thick clouds of pot smoke in downtown Vancouver last year as tens of thousands of people gathered for the annual "4-20 marijuana legalization rally under a massive bann...
Apr 19, 2016
Early wildfire start burns down home near Fort St. John
KAMLOOPS - It’s just a month into spring, but if you look at the wildfire situation around the province, it’s feeling a lot more like summer. The unusually hot conditions are being blamed ...
Apr 19, 2016
Endangered green sea turtle found on B.C. beach heading back to California
VANCOUVER - A green sea turtle rescued from British Columbia's frigid ocean this winter is on his way back to warmer waters. The turtle, dubbed Comber by Vancouver Aquarium staff, was found on a remot...
Apr 19, 2016
Police seek witnesses after 33-year-old killed in Chillwack shooting
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - A 33-year-old man has been killed in what police say appears to be a targeted shooting in Chilliwack, B.C. A release from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the attack ...
Apr 19, 2016
Prince George interface fire caused by matches
PRINCE GEORGE - RCMP have determined a fire that led to the evacuation of approximately 40 homes in the Valleyview area of Prince George yesterday, was caused by two young boys who were playing with m...
Apr 19, 2016
Okanagan Rail Trail one step closer to reality
VERNON, B.C. - The plans are in place — and soon it will be up to residents to get out their wallets to show their support for the Okanagan Rail Trail. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has ...
Apr 19, 2016
Man walks away uninjured after paraglider gets tangled in power lines
VANCOUVER - It was a close call for a paraglider in North Vancouver on Monday evening after he found himself tangled in power lines. Assistant fire chief Dave Burgess says crews were called to the sce...
Apr 19, 2016
Wildfires force northeastern B.C. evacuation orders but cooler weather expected
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Three evacuation orders remain around the northeastern B.C. community of Fort St. John and at least one property was destroyed Monday when high winds and warm temperatures sparke...
Apr 18, 2016
Barriere family of four now reported located by family friends
BARRIERE, B.C. - The search for a Barriere mother and her three children has come to a happy ending. Just before 5 o’clock a family friend of Angela Clarke – and Barriere Search and Rescue...
Apr 18, 2016
Early heatwave prompts wildfire concern
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - As much of the British Columbia Interior prepares for several days of summer-like temperatures, the provincial wildfire service is taking a longer view. Environment Canada forecasts a...
Apr 18, 2016
