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The Izman Creek wildfire, north of Lytton, is now 245 hectares and expected to grow over the next couple days. Temperatures on Monday and Tuesday will be in the low 30s in that area and then cool down with strong winds on Wednesday. Highway 12 between Lytton and Lillooet remains open even as crews fight the fire from the ground and air. The wildfire started back on Canada Day when sparks from an R...

This week’s wildfire north of Lytton was caused by an RCMP vehicle. The Mounties now admit that an equipment failure on a trailer being towed by a police vehicle started the Izman Creek wildfire, 18 km north of Lytton. Three properties in the area have been evacuated while the Lytton First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for others. Meanwhile, BC Wildfire is dealing with several other small...

A wildfire north of Lytton has now grown to at least 100 hectares. Several small evacuation alerts remain in place as the Izman Creek wildfire burns out-of-control. The fire is burning on Lytton’s opposite side of the Thompson River, near small farms and reserves. Thunderstorms remain in the forecast for many parts of the B.C. Interior.

A wildfire north of Lytton has now grown to at least 100 hectares. Several small evacuation alerts remain in place as the Izman Creek wildfire burns out-of-control. The fire is burning on Lytton’s opposite side of the Thompson River, near small farms and reserves. Thunderstorms remain in the forecast for many parts of the B.C. Interior.

Businessman and political watcher Alex Tsakumis is doubling down on his allegations Mayor Ken Sim was driving drunk and Vancouver Police knew it. In a response to Sim’s defamation lawsuit Tsakumis says the mayor has a history of intoxication while attending events and social media posts had been made in the public interest. The Statement of Defense is filed on behalf of Tsakumis and former ABC cam...

Even more cases of the measles have been confirmed in B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control now says the province has 63 confirmed cases - up from the 49 reported on Tuesday. Most of the infections are in the Norther Health region. Premier David Eby says this is sadly the predictable outcome of reckless politicians who question vaccine safety.

Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie is not apologizing for grabbing a news camera on Tuesday. Brodie says the Global News TV camera was up in his face after he had already said no to answering questions about a European trip taken by city employees and those working at the Olympic Oval. The mayor says the incident happened at a family oriented event and the interview was not prearranged. At a Wednesday m...

Three unvaccinated people in Chilliwack have confirmed cases of the measles. That confirmation comes from the Fraser Health Authority which is expressing concern that those cases appear to have been acquired locally. Meanwhile, Interior Health says Kamloops has a confirmed case - the first one in that area this year. The BC Centre for Disease Control has posted a list of several locations, includi...

The Abbotsford Canucks are the 2025 Calder Cup champions. Abbotsford defeated the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 in game six of the final. The win for the Vancouver Canucks affiliate marks several firsts. It’s the team’s first AHL cup and the first time a B.C. pro hockey team has won a championship since the Victoria Cougars won the Stanley Cup in 1925.

Vancouver Police are beefing up oversight and patrols around the city following Saturday’s U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The VPD says officers will be deployed to popular protest sites and certain places of worship, community centres and diplomatic buildings. In a media statement, the department says while conflicts in the Middle East are thousands of kilometres away, they reverb...

A hiker has been killed, at least three others are injured, after a rock fall in Banff National Park. It happened early Thursday afternoon near Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise. Alberta Premier Daniel Smith says she’s deeply saddened to learn of the tragic event. There were up to 20 people in the area when the rock fall happened. There’s no word yet on where the victims are from.

The David Eby government has pulled funding to cover a $1M drug for a nine-year-old girl with a rare, terminal disease. Charleigh Pollock has been taking Brineura to slow the progression of CLN2, also known as Batten disease, but is getting her last treatment this week. The B.C. government says it’s pulling the funding because the disease has hit the point where the Vancouver Island girl meets the...

David Eby is demanding the federal government declare a notorious South Asian gang a ‘terrorist organization.’ The premier says the Lawrence Bishnoi group is responsible for recent extortion attempts targeting South Asian business people in Delta, Surrey, Abbotsford and across the country. Several recent arsons and shootings are linked to the organization.

President Donald Trump has left the G7 Summit in Alberta as top U-S military commanders and advisors gather in the war room to consider next steps in the escalating Israel-Iran attacks. The two countries are exchanging missile fire on populated centres - at least two dozen civilians have been killed in Israel, 224 in Iran. People in both countries have been warned to leave if possible.

One person remains missing after a passenger vehicle went off the road and into the Squamish River early Saturday morning. It happened at around 3:00 a.m. along Squamish Valley Road. Three others managed to make it to safety. Searchers have not been able to find any trace of the missing person.

Israel has hit Iran’s nuclear sites and military commanders in a major strike on Tehran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Operation Rising Lion is needed for ‘Israel’s very survival.’ More attacks are expected in the hours and days ahead. Iranian TV says civilians including children have been killed. The head of the Revolutionary Guard and several top nuclear scientists are also dead. The Un...

Alice Lake Provincial Park is being evacuated as a wildfire just north of Squamish continues to grow. The Dryden Creek wildfire near Brackendale has reached 54 hectares prompting crews to clear out the park. Several air tankers have been called in as the fire burns dangerously close to some homes. It’s hoped cooler temperatures will help those trying to contain the fire.

Close to 100 properties in Squamish’s Brackendale neighbourhood are now on evacuation alert as a wildfire continues to grow. It’s believed the Dryden Creek wildfire was caused by human activity - it’s now almost 15 hectares. People living in the area are being told to be ready to leave on short notice. Meanwhile, The massive wildfire in the northeast part of the province continues to expand. The K...

Mayor Ken Sim’s former campaign manager intends to run for Mayor of Vancouver in 2026. Longtime political insider and strategist Kareem Allam says he’s received a lot of encouragement to seek the job and plans to file his papers in the weeks ahead. Allam and Sim have been involved in a recent public feud that’s spilled over into the courts. Allam is one of two people named in a defamation suit fil...

A third day of violent protests has prompted leaders to declare all of Downtown Los Angeles an unlawful assembly. That decision Sunday evening came after Donald Trump called in the National Guard as anti-ICE protesters condemned the latest rounds of crackdowns on illegal immigrants. Trump says up to 2,000 members of the National Guard had been called-up and close to 500 Marines remain on standby....

Homes are now threatened in northeastern B.C. as wildfires in the Peace River Region continues to grow. Crews fear high winds and possible thunderstorms this weekend will lead to a dangerous situation for those near Kelly Lake who are ignoring evacuation orders. The Regional District says rescuing any trapped residents may not be possible. The Kiskatinaw Lake wildfire is now more than 70 square ki...

Crews are fighting a small wildfire that broke out late Wednesday afternoon near Okanagan Falls. Several aircraft, along with volunteers firefighters and BC Wildfire ground crews, have been trying to contain it. People are being asked to stay out of the area.

The Carney government has introduced sweeping legislation to crack down on security at the U.S.-Canada border. The government says Bill C-2, also known as the Strong Borders Act, is aimed at protecting sovereignty, strengthening the border and keeping Canadians safe. It cracks down on those seeking asylum while also giving enhanced powers and resources to those who inspect the mail, patrol waterwa...

Housing, transit and public safety are some of the top priorities to be discussed as Mayor Ken Sim heads to Ottawa this week. The Vancouver mayor and two members of council will be pushing for federal leadership and money to help deal with the problems. One of the big pushes will include advocating for more housing solutions now that the federal minister in charge, Gregor Robertson, is a Vancouver...

Crews fear an out-of-control wildfire in the northeast part of the province will continue to grow. The Kiskatinaw River wildfire is burning south of Dawson Creek has already forced the evacuation of about 70 people from the Kelly Lake Cree Nation. While the fire has been holding at around 30 kilometres, the BC Wildfire service fears hot, dry weather conditions will lead to expansion. The Kiskatina...