Aggressive bear shuts down Garibaldi Provincial Park campgrounds
Due to a number of incidences with an aggressive food-conditioned bear, Cheakamus Lake Trail, Cheakamus Lake Campground, and Singing Creek
VPD investigates unprovoked attack on homeless man
Vancouver Police released video today showing a violent and unprovoked attack on a homeless man, and ask anyone who can
Mask mandate back in BC
BC is bringing back the mask mandate. As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor
BC to require vaccination proof for recreational, social events
Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings
Crews have battled 1,539 wildfires in BC since April
Since April 1, BC Wildfire Service crews have battled as many as 1,539 wildfires in the province. There are 246
Overnight and weekend lane closure on Alex Fraser bridge
Drivers are advised of overnight and weekend lane closures on the Alex Fraser Bridge. The closures will begin Sunday, Aug.
Indigenous names restored on Sunshine Coast
Areas on Sunshine Coast are undergoing name changes to reflect the language, culture and heritage of local Indigenous peoples. In
Premier Horgan, BC is burning, come back from vacation: Falcon
Today, BC Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon sent a letter to Premier John Horgan calling on him to return from
COS investigates after woman’s body found ‘disturbed’ by animal
The Conservation Officer Service is investigating after a woman’s body was found ‘disturbed’ by possibly a black bear. COS officers
VPD seeks witnesses after man’s throat slashed by stranger
Vancouver Police are investigating after a man’s throat was slashed by a stranger during an unprovoked attack in Mount Pleasant
‘High rates of spread’ expected in next 24 hours: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Service is expecting wildfires in the province in the next 24 hours to continue exhibiting extreme fire behaviour
IHIT investigating stabbing death in Whistler
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is calling on the public to help further its investigation into the stabbing death
Don’t go to the Interior: Province
Given the current wildfire situation in B.C., expected to worsen over the weekend, the Province is asking people to not
Canine scent detection team of VCH sniffing out COVID-19
For more than five years, Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) canine scent detection team – Canines for Care – has been
SPCA warns after several cats escape from homes in summer
The BC SPCA is issuing a warning after several indoor cats have escaped from homes during the summer months. SPCA
Motorcyclist killed in accident on Highway 99
An accident has claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Highway 99. On August 9, at about 6:30 pm, Squamish
Saving the woodland caribou herds in Jasper National Park
Parks Canada wildlife specialists have been working for many years to protect habitat and support the recovery of woodland caribou
Warning about ‘unusual outbreaks’ of kennel cough in BC’s dogs
The BC SPCA is warning dog guardians to be aware of what appears to be an unusual strain of kennel
21 firefighters, 3 helicopters battle new wildfire north of Squamish
As many as 21 firefighters and three helicopters are currently working to extinguish a five hectare fire north of Squamish.
Public’s help sought in finding missing Comox Valley teen
Comox Valley RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Grace Smiley, who was reported missing on August 1. Police believe