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More hot, dry weather expected across B.C. this week
The B.C. Wildfire Service says hot, dry weather forecast through the week, combined with thunderstorms expected in the Interior, could lead to more aggressive fire behaviour.
He went missing on Vancouver Island. A whistle and a makeshift sledge got him home
Dallin Beaumier recalls the harrowing trek up and down from Della Falls, B.C., including car troubles, wildlife encounters and an unexpected ending to the whole ordeal.
Music festivals focus on harm reduction efforts as B.C.'s toxic drug crisis enters 10th summer
Drug testing and education are now a big part of some festivals as B.C.'s illicit drug supply becomes increasingly toxic.
Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban
Sonu De'cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners "underground," and that these exotic cats won't receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the vet.
B.C. dog owner warns of algae bloom danger after pet dies following swim in Nicola Lake
Kristin Awde says her dog Romie died shortly after swimming in Nicola Lake last month. Now, she is warning others of the dangers of algae blooms, and is working with her community to ensure there is some sort of oversight of the lake to make sure people know when it's unsafe to swim.
Human-caused wildfires are down over the past several decades: B.C. Wildfire Service
Human-caused wildfires are those started by anything other than lightning — power lines, vehicles, trains, smoking, campfires, industrial activity, light reflecting through glass, you name it. If a human directly caused the fire or something made by humans did, it counts.
City of Cranbrook fined $175K for using potentially contaminated dirt during monster truck event
The City of Cranbrook is appealing a fine of $175,783 after a WorkSafeBC inspection found several safety issues at an indoor monster truck event in February.
Cranbrook Public Library celebrates 100 years of accessible literature
The Cranbrook Public Library turned 100 on July 4, garnering congratulatory greetings from the likes of Louise Penny, Ann Patchett and John Grisham. Even Simon Tolkien, a historical fiction writer and grandson of Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien, sent a video offering well wishes.
Thousands arrive in Vancouver for international Alcoholics Anonymous conference
More than 30,000 people from 90 countries are expected at the event, which runs from Thursday until Sunday.
Campaign launches to protect endangered badgers being killed on roads in B.C.'s Interior
In an effort to reduce the number of badgers killed on B.C.'s roads, the B.C. Badger Connectivity Initiative aims to create safer road crossings for badgers by designing new highway infrastructure and building passable culverts at five spots in B.C.'s Interior where badgers are most likely to be killed by road traffic.