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Stats Can: Indigenous people 5 to 17 times more likely to die in a fire

A new Statistics Canada study shows Indigenous people across Canada are much more likely to die in a fire compared to the rest of the population. The study, commissioned by...

Covid19 update: Overnight summer camps put on hold; BC reports 11 new cases

British Columbia Health Officials have announced 11 new cases of Covid-19 today (May 30) for 2,573. For the third day this week there have been no deaths recorded, as 164...

B.C. Confirms 16 New Cases Over May Long Weekend

There have been an additional 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in the B.C. since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 2,444. Two more people died as a result of...

Additional $500k in Funding Given to Family Caregivers of BC to Support Seniors

As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1 million to help support caregivers...

Province authorises $2,000 fine for price gouging, secondary reselling of medical supplies

The provincial government is cracking down on inflating prices and those who choose to resell medical equipment under the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General...

11 New Covid-19 Fatalities in B.C. as Province Nears 1,500 Total Cases

According to BC Health Officials, 11 patients have died from COVID-19 since their last update on Saturday. Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, links the majority of the deaths to...

92 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in BC, 45% of Cases Recovered

In the latest briefing on Covid-19 in British Columbia, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix identified 92 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing...
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RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Thunder Cats defenceman jumps to ACAC

Creston Thunder Cats defenceman Jace Litoski is college bound after signing with the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.
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