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Jury begins deliberation on murder-conspiracy trial tied to Alberta COVID blockade
A jury is set to begin deliberating today the fate of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the Coutts, Alta., blockade in 2022.
Report on ship fire and containers lost off B.C.'s coast out today
The Transportation Safety Board will release its report today on the fire and loss of more than 100 containers from a cargo ship off British Columbia's coast.
Historic B.C. mining town of Barkerville set to reopen after fire threat
The historic town says in a news release that its programs will resume, though guests may see "elevated smoke" and its campgrounds, cottages and guest houses will remain closed until about mid-August.
BC MLA Teresa Wat quits BC United to run for B.C. Conservatives
Wat, an 11-year veteran at the B.C. legislature and a strong multicultural representative of the suburban Vancouver City of Richmond, says getting rid of David Eby's New Democrats is her top priority and Rustad's Conservatives offer the best opportunity.
350 wildfires alight in B.C.
British Columbia's minister of emergency management is scheduled to give an update on the wildfire situation today as some areas in the province cool off while others flare.
Six challenging wildfires still burning near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six wildfires in British Columbia's Slocan Lake region says changing weather conditions in the area pose a challenge for crews.
Milder weather aids fire fighters battling Jasper wildfires
With temperatures in the area this week expected to linger in the mid 20s, Jasper National Park says it's vital to keep making progress at this time.
Rain and cooler temperatures limiting wildfire in Jasper National Park
Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.
B.C. crews say cold front winds spread fire, despite rain
The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings in rains and cooler weather.
Wildfire reaches grounds of iconic Jasper Park Lodge hotel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on social media that Ottawa has approved Alberta’s request for federal assistance after a fast-moving wildfire hit Jasper National Park and its townsite late on Wednesday.