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B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

KELOWNA — British Columbia imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones on Saturday after evacuee numbers doubled to 30,000 or more, marking another day of dramatic developments in the province's desperate battle against hundreds of blazes.
Progress made during first daylong closure of Highway 4 to allow boulder removal

Progress made during first daylong closure of Highway 4 to allow boulder removal

The province closed the highway to Port Alberni for a full day to remove fridge-sized boulders
First Nations councillor was split from the man charged with her murder: Chief

First Nations councillor was split from the man charged with her murder: Chief

Mother-of-three Stephanie Patterson was a survivor of the 60s Scoop and grew up in foster homes, said Kwikwetlem First Nation Chief Ron Giesbrecht.
New 129-room extended-stay hotel coming to Victoria airport lands

New 129-room extended-stay hotel coming to Victoria airport lands

The 129-room, three-storey hotel, which is part of the Marriott brand, is slated to open in spring 2025
Repairs to B.C. Ferries' Coastal Renaissance could take 'weeks, not days'

Repairs to B.C. Ferries' Coastal Renaissance could take 'weeks, not days'

Several sailings were cancelled Thursday after Coastal Renaissance was pulled out of service. B.C. Ferries is trying to provide slots on other sailings for people with reservations, but it will not be possible for everybody.
B.C. Ferries and new rival Hullo each suffer technical problems

B.C. Ferries and new rival Hullo each suffer technical problems

B.C. Ferries’ Coastal Renaissance pulled from service as Hullo records more cancellations
North Shore eagles don tracker backpacks for real-time monitoring

North Shore eagles don tracker backpacks for real-time monitoring

Data from the trackers on eagles is now showing scientists, in greater detail than previously conceived possible, what the eagles are doing once they are out of eyeshot
Local mom shares cautionary tale after coyote encounter in Â鶹Éç¹ú²úpark

Local mom shares cautionary tale after coyote encounter in Â鶹Éç¹ú²úpark

Coyote's proximity to toddler prompts parent to remind others to keep littles within reach outdoors.
Coquitlam man faces murder charge in death of Kwikwetlem councillor

Coquitlam man faces murder charge in death of Kwikwetlem councillor

David Hall had initially been arrested in connection to the disappearance of Stephanie Patterson.
Prince George emergency crews rescue floaters from river

Prince George emergency crews rescue floaters from river

Floaters were found stranded on three separate islands within the rivers
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