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RCMP rescues swimmers in Creston's Goat River who were swept away into rapids

CRESTON, B.C. — Two people are recovering after being swept away while swimming in Goat River in Creston, B.C.

Jun 8, 2023 1:41 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District.

Jun 8, 2023 1:29 AM Read more >

Vancouver's Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

VANCOUVER — The nondescript parking lot at the centre of debate about the future of Vancouver's historic Chinatown is unchanged in the six years since plans to build a condo tower there were shot down by the city's development permit board.

Jun 8, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Winning $35-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Greater Victoria

The ticket matched all seven numbers, as did one other ticket bought in Ontario. The two ticket-holders will split the $70-million jackpot

Jun 8, 2023 12:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver hospital indecent exposure case going to jury trial

The charges include one of allegedly masturbating in public at Vancouver's St. Paul's Hospital.

Jun 7, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

B.C. nurse impersonator may soon plead guilty

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.

Jun 7, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Patients, staff struggle over 'chronic issues' at Surrey, B.C., hospital: minister

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's health minister acknowledged that chronic issues of overcrowding and staffing level concerns at one of the province's largest hospitals are leading to people becoming aggressive over patient care.

Jun 7, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

'Aggressive' human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake jumps to 500 hectares

The wildfire is continuing to spread and grew 200 hectares in just one day.

Jun 7, 2023 3:51 PM Read more >

Dawson Creek legend Roy Forbes picks up UBC honorary doctorate

“What an amazing character. What an amazing voice."

Jun 7, 2023 2:14 PM Read more >

Pigeon Creek west of Peachland wildfire 'smouldering'

The very steep slopes and hot temperatures expected today will be a challenge for crews.

Jun 7, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >