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GFL Environmental hit with $710,488 fine from WorkSafeBC

GFL Environmental hit with $710,488 fine from WorkSafeBC

WorkSafe says these were “high-risk violations.”
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Evacuation order rescinded for Battleship Mountain wildfire in northeastern B.C.

Evacuation order rescinded for Battleship Mountain wildfire in northeastern B.C.

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — An evacuation order for British Columbia's largest wildfire has been rescinded, though the BC Wildfire Service says the blaze remains out of control.
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West Vancouver man queues 9 hours to pay last respects to Queen

West Vancouver man queues 9 hours to pay last respects to Queen

A West Vancouver man who's been a lifelong monarchist stood in a nine-hour lineup in London this week to pay his last respects to Queen Elizabeth II
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Two bodies found near Penticton at scene of fire: RCMP

Two bodies found near Penticton at scene of fire: RCMP

PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say human remains were discovered at the scene of a fire in the province's interior.
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Richmond trustee candidate sends unsolicited photos of trans youth to teacher

Richmond trustee candidate sends unsolicited photos of trans youth to teacher

‘What made him think I needed to receive this,’ said teacher.
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After 68-year run, last lap Saturday for venerable West Shore speedway

After 68-year run, last lap Saturday for venerable West Shore speedway

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Valemount forced to appoint two councillors

Valemount forced to appoint two councillors

Only two candidates were nominated for four seats on the Village of Valemount council.
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B.C. government says school support staff across the province reach tentative deal

B.C. government says school support staff across the province reach tentative deal

VICTORIA — A tentative framework agreement has been reached for 40,000 unionized elementary and secondary support staff in British Columbia.
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Judge says Vancouver candidates can use non-Latin names on the ballot Oct. 15

Judge says Vancouver candidates can use non-Latin names on the ballot Oct. 15

Vancouver voters heading to polls next month will find 15 candidates’ names on the ballots represented in non-Latin characters, such as Chinese and Persian.
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Day parole extended for woman who killed Victoria teenager Reena Virk 25 years ago

Day parole extended for woman who killed Victoria teenager Reena Virk 25 years ago

VANCOUVER — Day parole has been extended for a woman convicted of murdering Victoria teenager Reena Virk almost 25 years ago.
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