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Lightning, continuing heat wave raise wildfire concerns as fire danger climbs in B.C.

Lightning, continuing heat wave raise wildfire concerns as fire danger climbs in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Lightning strikes have peppered British Columbia's southern Interior, raising wildfire concerns as yet another day of heat warnings blanket most of the province and the wildfire risk jumps to high or extreme.
Review finds Canadian Soccer Association put young, vulnerable players at risk in 2008

Review finds Canadian Soccer Association put young, vulnerable players at risk in 2008

A scathing independent review of the Canadian Soccer Association found national women’s under-20 head coach Bob Birarda operated without oversight and had too much power.
BC Wildfire Service analysts and forecasters key to predicting fire behaviour

BC Wildfire Service analysts and forecasters key to predicting fire behaviour

As of Thursday, there were 38 fires burning across the province in what has been a quieter than usual fire season, thanks to a wet spring.
Dog ban at Pacific Rim beach paying off for birds, says Parks Canada

Dog ban at Pacific Rim beach paying off for birds, says Parks Canada

More birds at Combers Beach, survey finds
Amanda Todd's tormenter knew online images were child porn, prosecutor says

Amanda Todd's tormenter knew online images were child porn, prosecutor says

"We know that the sextortionist was persistent, was targeting the same family members … creating fake accounts and making demands for shows," Crown counsel tells court.
Old growth protest group says it spray-painted Vancouver landmarks

Old growth protest group says it spray-painted Vancouver landmarks

VANCOUVER — An activist group opposed to old growth logging in B.C. says it has been spray-painting Vancouver tourist attractions and landmarks as an act of civil disobedience.
Vancouver man charged in assault of homeless man in West Van

Vancouver man charged in assault of homeless man in West Van

Man also faces charges connected to a vandalism spree at several businesses in North Van
Cytiva opens robotics-backed biotech plant in Burnaby

Cytiva opens robotics-backed biotech plant in Burnaby

New facility tapping made-in-B.C. tech following Vanrx's acquisition by U.S. medical giant
Man arrested for stealing Prince George city bus

Man arrested for stealing Prince George city bus

RCMP make arrest within 15 minutes of being alerted to incident
BC Conservation Officer Service says human-wildlife conflicts at 10-year high

BC Conservation Officer Service says human-wildlife conflicts at 10-year high

Human-wildlife conflicts are on the rise across B.C. The BC Conservation Officer Service says April, May and June saw the highest number of black bear calls to the RAPP line in 10-plus years, with nearly 10,000 calls in all.