A wildfire has been spotted north of Halfmoon Bay, and the BC Wildfire Service has declared it to be out of control.Â
According to the B-C Wildfire Service, the fire is approximately one hectare in size, and the cause is currently under investigation. Â
There are currently 12 active wildfires in...
An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.
U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.
Richmond RCMP say a suspect was arrested at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after the alleged "hijacking" of a small plane Tuesday afternoon. Police say they were able to help the plane land safely around 1:45 p.m. and the suspect was taken into custody. They say the suspect was the sole occupant of the plane.
Nanaimo's governance and priorities committee voted down the idea of a bylaw regulating demolition practices in the city.Â
The committee was asked if it wants city staff to investigate how the city could use bylaws to keep construction waste out of the landfill. After hearing from industry representatives, it voted...