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Wildfire smoke from B.C. and U.S. spreads east as several blazes still uncontained

Wildfire smoke from B.C. and U.S. spreads east as several blazes still uncontained

VANCOUVER — Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, Washington and Idaho has wafted east, prompting air quality advisories from Vancouver Island into Alberta. Environment Canada is maintaining advisories for a portion of northeast B.C.
Kelly Lake, Bearhole evacuation alert rescinded

Kelly Lake, Bearhole evacuation alert rescinded

South of Dawson Creek
Out-of-control wildfire just kilometres away from B.C. community: wildfire service

Out-of-control wildfire just kilometres away from B.C. community: wildfire service

An aggressive and out-out-control wildfire is burning just eight kilometres outside the community of Hudson's Hope, while the BC Wildfire Service says crews work hard to build a control line between the blaze and the community.
Police seek B.C. man posing as reflexologist, touching feet

Police seek B.C. man posing as reflexologist, touching feet

According to Kelowna RCMP, there have been two separate incidents involving a suspect asking to touch women's feet.
Highway 1 reopened after rockfall closure near Hope wildfire

Highway 1 reopened after rockfall closure near Hope wildfire

A wildfire burning beside the highway has caused slope instability.
B.C. financial outlook improving for now, surplus forecast, says minister

B.C. financial outlook improving for now, surplus forecast, says minister

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's financial bottom line is showing signs of improvement, with a surplus of $706 million forecast for the current fiscal year, although the longer-range outlook foresees slowdowns and at least two consecutive deficits.
North Shore Rescue saves hiker who suffered massive heart attack

North Shore Rescue saves hiker who suffered massive heart attack

Burnaby man experiencing severe chest pains on the top of Mount Strachan flown to hospital
NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

NDP set aside $875 million to handle COVID-19 prevention, mitigation

The province's updated budget forecasts a $706 million surplus, a turnaround from a predicted $5.5 billion deficit.
UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

"If you're not at the table, you're part of the meal," Mike Hurley said.
Workers at Purdys threaten to strike

Workers at Purdys threaten to strike

The union has issued a 72-hour strike notice.