Wildfire sparks in Kelowna’s Black Mountain
The wildfire was caused by lightening
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Multiple small wildfires spark between Tulameen and Coquihalla
Lightning is listed as the cause for one of the fires
Luxton Heritage Festival celebrates Langford’s farming roots
Families gathered Saturday to celebrate Langford’s agricultural past at the Luxton Heritage Festival
Abbotsford-Mission MLA to step down, making way for new Conservative leader to seek seat
Kerry-Lynne Findlay intends to seek nomination in upcoming byelection
Langford temple construction begins with groundbreaking ceremony
The Victoria Temple officially moved into construction on Saturday with a Langford groundbreaking
McLean Main fire on Beaufort Range now being held by B.C. Wildfire crews
Fire near Port Alberni is one of 20 burning on Vancouver Island
Sooke Fall Fair draws families for 113th year
Residents gathered at Fred Milne Park Saturday for a family-focused day at the Sooke Fall Fair
LETTER: Saanich utility bills just keep going up
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LETTERS: Why is the South Island so over-governed?
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Bald Range wildfire sits at 24,622 hectares west of Summerland
The fire continues to burn out of control more than two weeks after it was discovered
Inaugural Spotlight Awards celebrate local theatre talent
The first-ever Spotlight Awards were held July 24 to recognize local talent across 20 theatre companies
Big Bird Day soars back to Oak Bay for second-annual event
The Aug. 29 gathering invites birdwatchers to log bird species sighted in Uplands Park
Small wildfire spotted in Beaufort Range near Hal Creek
Helicopter, firefighters actioning the fire: BCWS
Montréal minor arrested, allegedly used AI to plan school attack
Police say FBI shared information with Mounties
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.’s Fraser River this year
This year was supposed to be a dominant cycle year
Tumbler Ridge shooting documents detail confusion around number of shooters
Media consortium petitions court to release hundreds of pages of documents into mass shooting investigation
Saanich Peninsula’s Heritage Acres looking forward to fall season
Over the summer the society hosted a Canada Day event and a Children's Day event
State of emergency extended in B.C. due to wildfire risk
Provincial hasn't had to issue emergency orders yet
Triathlon to close scenic stretch of Dallas Road
Police will be providing site security and monitoring road closure
IIO investigating Williams Lake incident that left woman seriously injured
Incident took place on May 8, at a municipal park
Victoria Hospital Foundation raises $38 million for surgical campaign
The foundation will now be moving to the final phase of the It's Time for Surgical Evolution campaign
Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees
Remaining donations will be shared with communities across the Okanagan
Increased fire activity expected Friday on Ainslie Creek blaze
Warm, dry conditions led to increased fire behaviour Thursday afternoon
‘A lot of work to be done’ at Bald Range wildfire in Summerland
Almost all residents were able to return home on Thursday
Port Alberni man sentenced to 22 years for sex offences
Shaun Pater was sentenced for historical offences; publication ban still in effect
Little library turns Esquimalt street into a creative community exchange
As the art and zine library celebrates one year, the creator invites more adults to be creative
Divisions within B.C. Conservative caucus fester as party president quits
B.C. Conservative party president Aisha Estey resigned on Wednesday after five years at the helm
UPDATE: More residents in Bradley Creek wildfire area near Vernon can return home
The Okanagan Indian Band has partially rescinded an evacuation order
1 dead after aircraft collides with vehicles on Prince George road
Foothills Boulevard is closed to traffic due to the incident
Ottawa and B.C. putting up $106.5M to help recover salmon stocks
Joint fund will pay for conservation efforts and industry innovation
UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks
Incident happened at Entrance Bay
Province denies commercial wilderness school land use for East Sooke Park
'Public engagement demonstrated overwhelming opposition, with the vast majority of submissions opposing the proposal'
Drugs, weapons, stolen property seized after seven arrested in Saanich
Saanich PD executed a search warrant on Christmas Avenue on Aug. 20
Woman in viral Abbotsford littering videos fined $1K
Police thanked public for assistance, but condemned surge of racist remarks
Terrace RCMP suspend investigation into missing Oak Bay teen
Police say there have been no sightings or recent information to suggest Joshua Gates is still in the region
B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope
The 8,360-hectare fire began in Washington during lightning storm
‘Just in shock’: 13-year-old golfing phenom wins Bear Mountain title with playoff ace
Bentley Hoogerdyk fired rounds of 77 and 74 before making a hole-in-one on the 10th hole to win the men's club championship.
Man arrested with meth, cocaine after single-vehicle crash in Colwood
Police say they seized about 338 grams of suspected cocaine and meth
Island bakery marks 70 years of sweet traditions in the heart of Victoria 
Dutch Bakery and Diner celebrates anniversary in July with memories of long-time clientele
UPDATE: Bald Range blaze near Summerland now 24,000 hectares
The secondary school and curling club are being used
Victoria climate activist joins 1,375 km swim to save Fraser River
Naomi Devine is part of an all-female relay team swimming at the Fraser River Challenge