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B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

Premier David Eby held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Saturday to announce a state of emergency for the province of B.C. due to the wildfire activity over the past 24 hours.

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Late-night shooting in Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood under investigation

The Surrey Police Service is investigating a late-night shooting that left one man injured in Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood on Friday.

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Elder reflects on losing lifelong home in Bradley Creek wildfire

A blaze that has left a trail of destruction in the Northern Okanagan. And for 91-year-old Freddy Louis, he was given just a few minutes to evacuate a home he had lived in for more than half a century.

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Vancouver mayor demands involuntary care beds from province

Mayor Ken Sim calling for more involuntary care beds in Vancouver, despite a recent court ruling that says how the province has administered involuntary care is unconstitutional.

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Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders

Officials in the Central Okanagan are urging people who have remained in their homes in areas under evacuation order to leave, saying forecasted winds may fan the flames of the Quilpituk Creek wildfire in the coming days.

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20,000 residents evacuate as wildfire near Summerland, B.C. explodes in size

Evacuations are underway around Summerland, B.C., after a new wildfire near Okanagan Lake exploded in size.

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Candidates announced for North Vancouver-Capilano federal byelection

The federal byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano is set for Aug. 31, with voters choosing a new member of Parliament to replace longtime Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson.

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Witnesses sought in police-involved motorcycle crash in Surrey: IIO

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist who was allegedly fleeing Surrey Police Service officers early Friday morning.

August 7, 2026 3:52 pm PST PST

Metro Vancouver air quality improves as wildfire smoke begins to clear

Air quality across Metro Vancouver has improved despite lingering hazy conditions, regional officials said Friday morning.

August 7, 2026 1:57 pm PST PST

Metro Vancouver bus drivers reject second tentative deal, plan a ban on wearing uniforms

The union representing bus drivers across Metro Vancouver says it has rejected Coast Mountain Bus Company's latest offer and will respond with job action.

August 7, 2026 2:27 pm PST PST