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B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

British Columbia has already spent about $387 million battling fires so far this year, as crews brace for more lightning-caused starts in the coming days, the director of provincial operations for the province's wildfire service said Tuesday.
Surrey police investigating shots fired, attempted arson and possible extortion

Surrey police investigating shots fired, attempted arson and possible extortion

The suspects used a stolen Kia.
Nova Scotia man who aided victim of fatal Victoria crash honoured by police

Nova Scotia man who aided victim of fatal Victoria crash honoured by police

“His sole goal was to comfort the victim so they would not have to die alone,” says the citation from Victoria police.
A Vancouver radio station is using AI on the air

A Vancouver radio station is using AI on the air

If you're listening to the radio late at night, that might not be a human voice introducing songs.
'Damaged' platforms at Port Coquitlam work site leads to near $5K fine

'Damaged' platforms at Port Coquitlam work site leads to near $5K fine

The stucco company involved also "knowingly provided" false information to a WorkSafeBC officer, according to a public report.
B.C. rancher needs space for 150 cows after wildfire burns pastures

B.C. rancher needs space for 150 cows after wildfire burns pastures

Rancher T.J. Walkem: "The level of devastation out there for the forest and landscape is unreal."
Former B.C. RCMP officer charged with alleged China information passing gets bail

Former B.C. RCMP officer charged with alleged China information passing gets bail

Former Richmond school trustee William Robert Majcher allegedly gathered information for the People's Republic of China to damage Canadian interests.
Port Coquitlam is making it easier to find free menstrual products at civic facilities

Port Coquitlam is making it easier to find free menstrual products at civic facilities

Free menstrual products are available at 12 civic locations in Port Coquitlam, as well as public washrooms in Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Metro Vancouver travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

Metro Vancouver travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

One person said they were instructed to wait three days to speak to a customer service representative.
Burnaby teen charged in multi-province sextortion case

Burnaby teen charged in multi-province sextortion case

Anwer Jelassi faces 23 charges connected to the alleged sextortion of teens in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario, according to police.