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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. 

Family, support groups seek better protection for domestic violence victims after B.C. woman killed

The family of a woman killed in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday is calling for more to be done to address domestic violence in the province.

Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.

The man was released from hospital with minor injuries. The bear was protecting its young and won't be destroyed, the Conservation Officer Service says.

All criminal trials in 4 B.C. courts during FIFA World Cup to be rescheduled

All criminal trials that were to take place in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster during the FIFA World Cup next year will have to be rescheduled, according to the chief justice of the B.C. Supreme Court.

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