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Four-fold increase in sudden deaths reported during B.C. heat wave: preliminary data

Fraser Health saw sudden deaths spike to nearly seven times the previous five-year average

Jul 5, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

B.C. reports four COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes and hospitals

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say there are COVID-19 outbreaks in four care homes or hospitals in the province.

Jul 5, 2021 4:38 PM Read more >

B.C.'s police watchdog investigating man's death in Surrey RCMP cell

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man being held at the Surrey RCMP detachment. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C.

Jul 5, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Three COVID-19 deaths since Friday

COVID-19 still claiming lives, despite 78% vaccination rate

Jul 5, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Two police officers stabbed, one suspect treated for Taser injuries in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Two police officers have suffered serious injuries while responding to a call on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Const.

Jul 5, 2021 3:06 PM Read more >

Lheidli T’enneh Chief calls on Pope to visit Canada and apologize

‘The days of coming to beg for an apology are over’

Jul 5, 2021 12:26 PM Read more >

Coulson helicopter brought in from California to fight Interior wildfires

The company watches for opportunities to work in B.C.

Jul 5, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >

Air Canada pilot snaps photos of devastating Lytton wildfire from above

'I've never seen one quite that intense'

Jul 5, 2021 10:12 AM Read more >

Prince George man identified as helicopter pilot who died while fighting wildfire in Alberta

'Heath loved to fly and was one of the most experienced pilots in the industry'

Jul 5, 2021 9:33 AM Read more >

Firefighters from other provinces and military prepare to help battle BC blazes

The RCMP investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed most of the Village of Lytton is still in its early stages.

Jul 4, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >