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'We just left': Evacuated migrant workers face uncertainty amid B.C. wildfires

'We just left': Evacuated migrant workers face uncertainty amid B.C. wildfires

Hundreds of migrant workers evacuated in the Okanagan Valley have been left in limbo due to wildfires and smoke. Without pay, they say they face an uncertain future.
$50K raised by YVR to help with wildfires, burn victims

$50K raised by YVR to help with wildfires, burn victims

Firefighters flipped pancakes to raise money for the burn fund and to help those impacted by the wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories.
'We sincerely apologize': BC Parks cancels backcountry, day passes to Joffre Lakes Park

'We sincerely apologize': BC Parks cancels backcountry, day passes to Joffre Lakes Park

All day passes and backcountry camping reservations are cancelled.
Looting reports slowly surface as Kelowna evacuees return home

Looting reports slowly surface as Kelowna evacuees return home

Some wildfire evacuees report people have looted their evacuated homes.
Fraser Valley, Victoria down payments rise over $100k since 2018

Fraser Valley, Victoria down payments rise over $100k since 2018

The Fraser Valley continues to see competition as buyers search outside Metro Vancouver for lower prices
One in seven wildfire evacuees from a B.C. First Nation reserve

One in seven wildfire evacuees from a B.C. First Nation reserve

The B.C. government says 27,000 people have been evacuated from their homes this past week due to wildfires. Why do First Nations make up such a large share of evacuees?
Letters: Please clean up Richmond's bike lanes after garbage pick-up day

Letters: Please clean up Richmond's bike lanes after garbage pick-up day

A Richmond News reader is fed up having to fix flat tires from broken glass
Crown wants 14 years for B.C. man convicted on child sex charges

Crown wants 14 years for B.C. man convicted on child sex charges

Preston Cory Dickins was convicted for sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching under 16 and making or publishing and possession of child pornography.
Video: Seagull trapped on Steveston rooftop, legs bound by twine

Video: Seagull trapped on Steveston rooftop, legs bound by twine

The month-old seagull has been trapped on top of the Onni retail space for the past two weeks.
BC SPCA offering 50% off for pet adoption

BC SPCA offering 50% off for pet adoption

The animal welfare non-profit hopes to free up space to support animals impacted by the B.C. wildfires