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Canadian country singer remembers cousin killed in crane collapse

Canadian country singer remembers cousin killed in crane collapse

Cailen Vilness was one of five men killed on July 12 in downtown Kelowna.
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Visitor restrictions at B.C.'s long-term care homes have lifted

Visitor restrictions at B.C.'s long-term care homes have lifted

Checking in with greeters during visiting hours, presenting proof of vaccination, and wearing a mask when travelling through common areas of the care home will still be required.
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West Coast drought puts fish and forests in dire straits

West Coast drought puts fish and forests in dire straits

The continuing warm weather is exacerbating the risk, experts say.
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BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA has provided emergency boarding for more than 80 animals
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B.C. says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as evacuations continue

B.C. says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as evacuations continue

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as the flames and smoke from numerous blazes spread, forcing more people from their homes and contributing to an eerie, acrid haze that's blanketing cit
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B.C. Civil Liberties Association leader resigns after controversial social media post

B.C. Civil Liberties Association leader resigns after controversial social media post

VANCOUVER — The executive director of the B-C Civil Liberties Association has resigned following a controversial post on social media Harsha Walia came under fire for a Tweet about the burning of two Roman Catholic churches after the discovery of wha
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As B.C. wildfires rage, a growing call to declare a state of emergency

As B.C. wildfires rage, a growing call to declare a state of emergency

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has called on the B.C. government to declare a state of emergency as resources are stretched thin
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Unprepared ship, bad communication were factors in B.C. ship crash, says TSB

Unprepared ship, bad communication were factors in B.C. ship crash, says TSB

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says poor communication and unprepared equipment played key roles in a crash involving two bulk cargo ships in the middle of Vancouver's harbour.
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‘Incompetent’ nurse serving gay community stripped of licence, ordered to pay $24,268

‘Incompetent’ nurse serving gay community stripped of licence, ordered to pay $24,268

Nurse put “vulnerable patients at risk for harm, both physically and psychologically”
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B.C. premier says province ready to reopen border to U.S. and international travel

B.C. premier says province ready to reopen border to U.S. and international travel

VICTORIA — Reopening the border to non-essential travellers from the United States in August would be a "massive undertaking" for British Columbia but one it is ready for, says the premier.
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