UPDATE: Parker Lake wildfire grows to over 8400 hectares in size
According to the Mayor of Fort Nelson, the fire is now within 1.5 kilometres from the town, but cooler weather and calmer winds are heling crews battle the blaze.
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Arrests made after property crime incidents in Fort Nelson amid evacuation orders: RCMP
As thousands of residents in the Fort Nelson area are under evacuation order, local Mounties say some arrests have been made following incidents of property crime.
BC Corner's Service announce inquest into death of 23-year-old in Dawson Creek
Jaime Diane Hope died in hospital five years ago after going into medical distress while in custody of the Dawson Creek RCMP.
Vancouver
Oilers beat Canucks 3-2, tie series
The Vancouver Canucks lost their first post-season away game on Tuesday when the Edmonton Oilers scored in the final minute of Game 4 Tuesday.
'Not my job to crunch numbers,' Vancouver mayor says as expert questions FIFA's economic benefit
With two years to go until FIFA World Cup 2026 matches kickoff at BC Place, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim spoke to the Surrey Board of Trade about his anticipation of regional economic benefits from hosting the world’s largest sporting event.
B.C. musician's song catches attention of Canucks
When Adam Kirschner wrote 'Slap Shot,' he never imagined the song would be embraced by his favourite team.
Terrace
Senior’s Corner Ousted from Skeena Mall
Senior’s Corner Ousted from Skeena Mall
Motor vehicle incident on Galloway Rapids Bridge, Prince Rupert
Motor vehicle incident on Galloway Rapids Bridge, Prince Rupert
Vancouver Island
New LEED-certified control tower being constructed at Victoria airport
The shovels have hit the ground on the construction of a new LEED-certified navigation tower at Victoria International Airport.
Federal Tory Leader Poilievre targets illicit drugs in B.C. hospitals
Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that would forbid Ottawa from "ever" granting provinces exemptions to allow illicit drug use in hospitals.
Hollywood stars descend on B.C. castle for 'Fate' film
A British Columbia castle is hosting Hollywood royalty this week as filming gets underway on a supernatural love story spanning seven decades.
Canada
Court orders admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki to undergo clinical assessment by psychiatrist
A psychiatrist will conduct a clinical assessment of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki to determine if he was suffering from a mental disorder when he killed four women.
Manitoba Metis Federation president blasts Ontario group during identity summit
The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation is blasting the Metis Nation of Ontario at a summit on how leaders are reacting to -- and can come together to fix -- what they call Indigenous identity fraud.
'We're on standby': Team ready to help entangled right whale in Gulf of St. Lawrence
A team is ready to help an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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