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Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for a hectic summer.
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Peace River Regional District in B.C. northeast issues new evacuation order

Peace River Regional District in B.C. northeast issues new evacuation order

The BC Wildfire Service says the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire in the province's northeast has merged with another blaze, increasing its size "substantially.
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'Tragic loss': Child, 10, dead after boat collision in North Vancouver

'Tragic loss': Child, 10, dead after boat collision in North Vancouver

Alcohol and speed may have been factors in the fatal collision. One person has been arrested and remains in custody.
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Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

A photo shows a heavily damaged pickup wedged underneath the boat's galley ramp.
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Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.

Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.

Wildland firefighters battling a blaze in northeastern B.C. were preparing for a challenging weekend as strong winds could push flames closer to the small community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek.
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Local and foreign ‘finfluencers’ may be skirting B.C. stock market rules, regulator warns

Local and foreign ‘finfluencers’ may be skirting B.C. stock market rules, regulator warns

The B.C. Securities Commission has issued 76 letters to foreign YouTubers who may have been improperly promoting B.C. public companies without proper disclosure
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B.C. Good Samaritan fatally stabbed in heart, court hears

B.C. Good Samaritan fatally stabbed in heart, court hears

Abeal Negussie Abera stepped in to defend a woman when he was stabbed in the chest by her common-law husband Benny Rae Armstrong
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Southern B.C. set to bake under 'early season heat event'

Southern B.C. set to bake under 'early season heat event'

Environment Canada has warned of an "early season heat event" across much of southern British Columbia starting Saturday and persisting into early next week.
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UPS Store Canada penalized for 'major' recycling program failure in B.C.

UPS Store Canada penalized for 'major' recycling program failure in B.C.

UPS Store Canada hit with penalty for skipping B.C. recycling responsibilities, making other companies pay
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Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.
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