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Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

The proposed Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency would be headed up by Thompson Rivers University’s Dr. Mike Flannigan, a BC Research Chair, professor and renowned wildfire expert.

Oct 18, 2023 4:16 AM Read more >

Three years in prison for man who tried to hold up Kamloops gas station with shotgun

James Robert Levi Black, 28, was sentenced Tuesday in Kamloops provincial court after earlier pleading guilty to charges of robbery with a firearm and assault.

Oct 18, 2023 4:10 AM Read more >

Kamloops mayor embarks on one-man investigation to identify source of city hall leaks

Reid Hamer-Jackson has himself been the subject of a number of investigations since last October's election.

Oct 18, 2023 4:05 AM Read more >

'Nobody feels safe in Richmond': MLA Teresa Wat

Housing minister responds to BC United MLA saying they’ve created 514 affordable housing units in Richmond.

Oct 17, 2023 4:02 PM Read more >

Former cop serving life sentence for murdering his North Van girlfriend denied parole

Brock Graham maintained his innocence for 12 years after killing Lynn Duggan, even after he murdered another woman and was jailed for that crime

Oct 17, 2023 3:20 PM Read more >

Olympics flag football debut in L.A. could jumpstart sport development in B.C.

Lacrosse, cricket, baseball and softball will return to the Games in 2028, as flag football and squash make Olympics premiere

Oct 17, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Amazon contractor charged after unoccupied van hit, killed Surrey, B.C., woman

SURREY, B.C. — A 25-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after an unoccupied cargo truck hit and killed a pedestrian in Surrey, B.C. Police say the woman was walking on the sidewalk on Dec.

Oct 17, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is again considering using the Quebec investment model for a possible provincial pension plan, less than a week after Finance Minister Nate Horner announced the Quebec option had been scrapped.

Oct 17, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

Everything you need to know before Pink's concerts in Vancouver this weekend

Pink is going to get the party started.

Oct 17, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Watch: Richmond RCMP stands by road safety video, despite online backlash

“The sole purpose is to let everybody be a bit safer,” says Richmond RCMP spokesperson

Oct 17, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >