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Heat-related emergency calls spike in B.C. as temperatures soar

Health officials have responded to dozens of heat-related calls in recent days, as about 20 heat warnings are still in…

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Health

Merritt, B.C., mayor says he’ll bill province over ER closures

The mayor of Merritt, B.C., is fed up over the fifth ER closure this year of the Nicola Valley Hospital…

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Canada

B.C. municipalities struggle with what to do with RV dwellers

Standing by the side of his RV in a bright blue T-shirt, Donald (Gator) Varnador proudly shows off his manicured…

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Tech

After death of beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons

In the spring of 2023, a Parks Canada team strung electric fence along a section of the Trans Canada Highway…

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Health

Bellingham cancer program has cost B.C. $16M over past year

The province has spent $16 million on a program to send cancer patients to Bellingham, Wash., for radiation therapy over the…

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Business

B.C. port employer threatens lockout after union’s strike notice

The B.C. Maritime Employers Association says it is requesting urgent intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to divert a…

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Sports

Small B.C. community welcomes international female hockey team

A collegiate school in B.C.’s East Kootenay region is starting up an international female hockey team, and a world champion Ukrainian…

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Health

Calls increase for heat limits in B.C. rental housing

An environmental charity is calling for access to energy-efficient heating and cooling systems to be protected as a right. In…

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Canada

Ponzi scheme charges stayed against B.C. woman after drowning death of co-accused

Alberta prosecutors won’t proceed with fraud charges against a B.C. pair accused of running a Ponzi scheme after the man charged…

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Canada

Environment Canada issues multiple heat warnings for B.C.

Environment Canada has issued a series of heat warnings for British Columbia stretching into next week, with parts of the…

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