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More B.C. heat records fall, conditions prompt flood watch, but no heat emergency

More B.C. heat records fall, conditions prompt flood watch, but no heat emergency

VANCOUVER — Temperature records are melting across British Columbia as a prolonged heat spell grips the province but Emergency Management BC says it is not anticipating an extreme heat emergency.
Single ‘sextortionist’ targeted Amanda Todd using 22 aliases, prosecution says

Single ‘sextortionist’ targeted Amanda Todd using 22 aliases, prosecution says

Harassing messages are “all driving at the same point,” Crown counsel tells court. “These are written by one person”
Two Lower Mainland men charged in Ripudaman Singh Malik murder

Two Lower Mainland men charged in Ripudaman Singh Malik murder

Tanner Fox, 21, of Abbotsford and Jose Lopez, 23, of New Westminster, have been charged with first-degree murder.
Heat warnings cover most of B.C., as records set, Metro Vancouver air quality falls

Heat warnings cover most of B.C., as records set, Metro Vancouver air quality falls

VANCOUVER — High temperatures across much of British Columbia this week have seen communities step up measures to offer relief, in the aftermath of last year's heat dome crisis.
Online tormenter taunted, threatened Amanda Todd on Facebook, prosecutors tell court

Online tormenter taunted, threatened Amanda Todd on Facebook, prosecutors tell court

Port Coquitlam teen faced unrelenting pressure to perform explicit acts online, Crown says in closing arguments of 'sextortion' trial of extradited Dutch man.
Trees need help after weeks with no rain and now 30 C temperatures

Trees need help after weeks with no rain and now 30 C temperatures

Many trees are under stress because of dry, hot weather. A tree expert offers guidance on how to keep trees healthy.
First Nations officially take over B.C. Hydro lands in Rock Bay

First Nations officially take over B.C. Hydro lands in Rock Bay

"This means so much to our people," said Esquimalt Chief Robert Thomas, "to be able to share in the economic benefits of this land is going to be a beautiful thing for both nations."
B.C. Liberals call for audit of Urgent and Primary Care Centres

B.C. Liberals call for audit of Urgent and Primary Care Centres

Health Minister Adrian Dix said the UPCCs provided 1.3 million visits during the pandemic: “They’re part of the response. They were never intended to be the whole response.”
Amanda Todd pleaded for online harasser to stop, prosecution tells court

Amanda Todd pleaded for online harasser to stop, prosecution tells court

Port Coquitlam teen was 'extorted, harassed and lured' by one person behind 22 fake identities, Crown lawyer says in closing arguments of 'sextortion' trial
Province to review emergency alerts after deadly Langley shooting spree

Province to review emergency alerts after deadly Langley shooting spree

The province will review the alerts sent out Monday.