Canada & World

Lightning sparks 14 new fires in B.C.

The wildfires in B.C. continue after lightning strikes over the weekend

Aug 14, 2017 10:00 PM Read more >

Mexican firefighters arrive in Chilliwack to join the wildfire battle

More than 100 men and women scheduled to be deployed to the Interior Friday

Aug 13, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

NHL minor leaguers barred from Olympics

All players currently under contract will be barred from playing in the games

Aug 9, 2017 10:00 PM Read more >

Scheer keeps eye on next election in debut cross-country summer tour

OTTAWA - Rest and relaxation might top the agenda for most Canadians right now but newly-minted Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is going full-tilt on the barbecue circuit in a bid to introduce himself and boost his party’s prospects before 2019.

Aug 9, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Former B.C. superintendent punished for misusing $29,000

Gregory Joseph Bitgood’s teaching certificate has been suspended for three months

Aug 1, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Extreme fire danger puts Sooke firefighters on heighten alert

Human-caused fires could be a risk; officials ask people to take extra precautions

Jul 31, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Christy Clark to step down as BC Liberal leader

Clark’s resignation, as both party leader and MLA, will take effect Aug. 4

Jul 29, 2017 4:30 PM Read more >

Wildfires could cost B.C. ranchers hundreds of millions

Cattle, fences, feed and infrastructure have all been destroyed

Jul 27, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Weather forecast concerns wildfire officials

Conditions expected to remain hot and dry through weekend with strong chance of more lightning.

Jul 27, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa chips in with support for wildfire evacuees

Tederal government promises more funding for those affected

Jul 27, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >