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VANCOUVER - A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say. Michael Fromm, a meteorologist with the Unit...

VICTORIA - British Columbia is reporting 267 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed over the last three days, for an average of 89 new infections per day. A statement from the Health Ministry on Monday says ...

VANCOUVER - A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say. Michael Fromm, a meteorologist with the Unit...

PORT RENFREW, B.C. - A protest group is defending the actions of its members who cut down some small trees to impede police enforcing a court injunction against blockades that have been set up to prev...

PARKSVILLE - A life-changing lottery win was celebrated with champagne and dinner for a Parksville woman. Frances Lloyd won $3 million when she matched all six numbers from the June 19, 2021 Lotto 6/4...

VERNON, B.C. - Having a dog on hand to help ease the nerves can make the difference between getting a COVID-19 vaccine or not for some people.St. John Ambulance provides therapy dogs to help alleviate...

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - British Columbia has placed a moratorium on new mink farms and capped existing farms at their current numbers after two more of the animals tested positive for the virus that causes...

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A lengthy history of fishing act violations and court breaches has taken an embattled Gabriola Island commercial fisherman to the top court in B.C. A notice of civil claim against Sc...

OTTAWA - Mary Simon will be installed later this morning as the country's new governor general and become the first Indigenous person to hold the role. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an In...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George RCMP has launched an impaired driving investigation following a two-vehicle crash.As CKPG Today reported yesterday, it happened at around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the inte...