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Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in 'high-risk' situation

Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in 'high-risk' situation

The British Columbia Wildfire Service warned Wednesday that incoming winds were expected to drive an out-of-control wildfire towards the community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek in the province's northeast.
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Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was surprised by criticism of plans to honour victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack with a large memorial event, which a Filipino advocacy group said lacked consultation and felt "too soon" for some in t
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Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?

Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?

A new study has found culture influences how much shut-eye you require to stay healthy.
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Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

OTTAWA — Canada's steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum — part of a growing chorus demanding swift retaliation.
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B.C. politicians celebrate China ties days before Tiananmen Square vigils unfold

B.C. politicians celebrate China ties days before Tiananmen Square vigils unfold

Provincial and federal officials attended a PRC-hosted anniversary event as democracy activists mourned victims of state repression
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Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start

Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start

The hot and dry weather is likely to to continue for at least the next week across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, according to Natural Resources Canada.
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Rob Shaw: PHSA CEO still advising health minister despite full-time, $350K appointment

Rob Shaw: PHSA CEO still advising health minister despite full-time, $350K appointment

BC NDP says PHSA job needs Penny Ballem's full attention. So why is she still advising the minister?
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Bhutanese man appears on B.C. murder charge in woman's death

Bhutanese man appears on B.C. murder charge in woman's death

Tenzin Choigey is charged with second-degree murder in the November 2024 death of 26-year-old Roshnee Gurung.
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Unwanted touching began during job interview, court hears

Unwanted touching began during job interview, court hears

Kyle Christopher Mostowy is charged with sexually assaulting the woman, who testified at his trial this week that the unwanted touching continued after she was hired
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B.C. won’t require measles vaccination to attend school: ministry

B.C. won’t require measles vaccination to attend school: ministry

B.C.’s Health Ministry says it has no plans to make measles immunization mandatory for attending school, as it is in Ontario and New Brunswick
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