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National Post
Two birds test positive for West Nile virus in British Columbia
National Post
KIMBERLEY, B.C. — Two dead ravens in Kimberley, B.C., have tested positive for West Nile virus. Interior Health says it's the first evidence of West Nile virus activity in British Columbia this year. The health authority says no human cases have been ...and more »

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Vancouver Island’s Malahat Highway on Wednesday. The collision forced the closure of the route just north of Goldstream Provincial Park.

Seven B.C. craft brewers now have beers in the Asia-Pacific region, all part of a growing lucrative market for B.C. beer overseas.

It had the potential to be one of those heart warming tales of animals being rescued from a fire zone. But that’s not the way the story is unfolding. Klaudia Van Emmerik explains what happened when B.C. firefighters found some puppies found wandering in a rural area.

British Columbia has its first confirmed case of West Nile virus for 2018, Interior Health said on Wednesday.

WestJet Airlines is cancelling service between Montreal and Quebec City and cutting back on flights across its network as it reduces capacity to meet consumer demand while also trying to reverse its first quarterly loss in 13 years.

B.C. Premier John Horgan met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet on Wednesday. Global BC chief legislative reporter Keith Baldrey explains what was — and wasn’t — talked about.

A string of recent human-caused brush and grass fires in the Lower Mainland is causing growing concern among firefighters. Tanya Beja has more on this latest development in the B.C. wildfire season.

An out of control wildfire at the B.C.-Yukon border has forced the closure of the Alaska Highway, and B.C.’s premier says it may be time to change the way the province budgets for wildfire seasons.

With the Telegraph Creek area still under a state of emergency, leadership is working with various government agencies to begin recovery planning in a community that was already in a housing crisis.

Airbnb Canada says it wants to help British Columbians displaced by the wildfires.

"Our position remains the same."

Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott committed $4.2 million to the Huu-ay-aht's extensive plan to reduce child apprehensions and keep their children with their families.

Winemakers can only hope the scent of smoke that's in the air across British Columbia from wildfires won't swirl in the glass once this year's vintages have been bottled.

With the new school year just around the corner, tech expert Mike Agerbo from Get Connected Media shows off high-tech devices that will help students living in dormitories.

Researchers at UBC have used enzymes from the human gut to change Type A and B blood into the more sought-after Type O.

A total of 134 people died in July, a 25 per cent increase from June.

While previous generations had to dust off old bird books at the library, young people have easier access to information and like-minded individuals than ever before.

Jake Jacobson, who has spent 26 years in the line of fires, teaches crews to take care of themselves during training.

Police in Revelstoke, B.C., are searching for a semi-trailer truck that allegedly brought down a power line across Highway 1 on Tuesday.

Woods says a handgun ban would affect law-abiding gun owners.

Interior Health said the birds were tested after they were found in Kimberley.

Heavy congestion still expected at Goldstream Park as the investigation and cleanup continue.

The highway is closed in both directions at Goldstream Park as the investigation and cleanup continue.

CTV News
Trudeau promises more wildfire help for British Columbia
CTV News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised more federal help is coming to B.C., as hundreds of wildfires continue to rage across the province. Ottawa has already dispatched military troops to support the province's wildfire fight, and on Wednesday ...and more »

DriveBC, the B.C. government's online service for travellers, says nearby wildfires have closed Highway 97, the Alaska Highway, from the Yukon boundary to Coal River, southeast of Lower Post.

A change in the weather could blow away much of the smoke blanketing B.C., but things may get worse in some regions before they get better.

Country music star Dean Brody sits down with Sonia Sunger to talk about his new music, as well as a Canada-wide tour he’s starting in October.

Premier John Horgan addressed the federal cabinet on the province's ongoing wildfire fight.

The Angus Reid Institute found 49 per cent of surveyed Canadians want to see the federal government’s 2018 target of 310,000 immigrants reduced. In 2014, 36 per cent said it should be reduced.

Nicki Minaj 'has decided to re-evaluate elements of production... and contribute more time to rehearsal.'

A string of recent brush fires across Metro Vancouver is raising concerns, as the region continues to bake under hot, dry conditions.

A second earthquake in as many days has been felt by people in both British Columbia and the U.S. West Coast.

Winemakers fear smoke taint as grapes change colour from green to red, while lethargic bees have caused a drop in honey volume.

British Columbia nominated 2350 Express Entry candidates in 2017
Canada Immigration News
The province of British Columbia nominated 2,350 Express Entry candidates for Canadian permanent residence in 2017, with a notable boost in the number nominated through its EEBC — Skilled Worker category, a new report shows. The new provincial ...

The team discovered enzymes living in the human gut that can change blood into universally usable Type O, potentially boosting supply for transfusions.

The team discovered enzymes living in the human gut that can change blood into universally usable Type O, potentially boosting supply for transfusions.

Vancouver Sun
Wildfires have potential to add touch of smoke to British Columbia wines
Vancouver Sun
Thick smoke from the BC wildfires has blanked over Kalamalka Lake in Vernon B.C. on Monday August 20, 2018. Jeff Bassett / THE CANADIAN PRESS. Share Adjust Comment Print. Winemakers can only hope the scent of smoke that's in the air across British ...and more »

A full two-thirds of the region's mayors might not be on the ballot this October.

Video shot near downtown Vancouver, Canada, on August 20 demonstrates the extreme haze of smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in British Columbia, causing the mountains around the city to disappear from sight.

Hurricane Lane has weakened as it approaches Hawaii but is still expected to pack a punch, forecasters said Wednesday.

Hurricane Lane has weakened as it approaches Hawaii but is still expected to pack a punch, forecasters said Wednesday.

Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf as a strengthening hurricane churned toward the state.

Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf as a hurricane churned toward the state.

District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton says social media is making spots like Lynn Canyon more popular among visitors who aren't familiar with the risks of the area.

District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton says social media is making spots like Lynn Canyon more popular among visitors who aren't familiar with the risks of the area.

She held a legitimate licence to buy weapons. But Christina May Stover was not buying guns for herself.

She held a legitimate licence to buy weapons. But Christina May Stover was not buying guns for herself.

"It's a huge market that's untapped."

"Also if screen time's been a bit liberal over the summer, start scaling back."