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Wildfire under control after prompting evacuation order in Grand Forks, B.C.

Wildfire under control after prompting evacuation order in Grand Forks, B.C.

GRAND FORKS, B.C. — A wildfire that had prompted brief evacuations of homes outside the southern Interior city of Grand Forks, B.C., is now classified as under control.
Tribal Police officer charged with voyeurism in Whistler, B.C.

Tribal Police officer charged with voyeurism in Whistler, B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. — Mounties in the resort town of Whistler, B.C., say a Tribal Police officer has been charged with three counts of voyeurism for allegedly filming sexual acts with women without their consent.
Grand Forks, B.C., remains on alert due to Washington State wildfire

Grand Forks, B.C., remains on alert due to Washington State wildfire

GRAND FORKS, B.C. — The wildfire that prompted a now-rescinded evacuation order for the community of Grand Forks, B.C., has grown to about four square kilometres in size.
Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins

Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins

A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia's north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior, bringing heavy rain.
Vancouver mayor promises more police to quell 'street disorder' in Gastown

Vancouver mayor promises more police to quell 'street disorder' in Gastown

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is taking immediate steps to improve public safety in the Gastown neighbourhood.
Four newsroom staff at Radio NL in Kamloops, B.C., are cut in format change

Four newsroom staff at Radio NL in Kamloops, B.C., are cut in format change

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — More than half of the newsroom at Radio NL in Kamloops, B.C., has been let go as the station moves to a music format.
Airport-wide emergency training happening at YVR Wednesday

Airport-wide emergency training happening at YVR Wednesday

Smoke and emergency vehicles may be visible as part of the exercise.
HandyDART strike in Metro Vancouver ending as workers ratify new deal with TransDev

HandyDART strike in Metro Vancouver ending as workers ratify new deal with TransDev

VANCOUVER — The union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver has voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with TransDev, which says it aims for full service to resume by the end of the week.
'Trust and surrender': long-time Squamish teacher returns home after tragic accident

'Trust and surrender': long-time Squamish teacher returns home after tragic accident

Cyndi Cunneyworth has been at G.F. Strong since spring.
Timeline: The political shakeups leading up to the 2024 B.C. fall election

Timeline: The political shakeups leading up to the 2024 B.C. fall election

VICTORIA — There has been a major upheaval in British Columbia politics since the last provincial vote in 2020. Here's a look at the political timeline, resulting in two party leaders who are both running for the first time as premier in the Oct.