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Many British Columbians overestimate their swimming abilities and aren’t as prepared for the water as they may think, according to a new BC Hydro report released ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend.

B.C.’s Health Ministry is under fire for its plans to reinstate a 90-day waiting period for medical coverage and to cut off some temporary foreign workers as of Saturday.

Richmond RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old Richmond resident who has been missing since last week. Carlito Sandy was last seen Wednesday, July 22 in Vancouver.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is warning British Columbians about an outbreak of salmonella in the province.

Garden City Road near Cambie Road has re-opened after a police incident has ended. On Thursday afternoon, Richmond RCMP responded to reports of a man threatening to burn down his residence. RCMP said they responded to the call around 1:30 p.m.

Remains discovered more than a week later.

Drivers are being warned this long weekend to avoid drinking and driving, with police CounterAttack road checks out in force. On average, four people are killed and 620 people injured in 2,200 crashes across the province over the B.C. long weekend.

The return of hot temperatures this week has led to the BC Wildfire Service to warn everyone once more about the tinder dry conditions in our forests.

The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning air passengers of two more potential COVID-19 exposures on flights through Vancouver. Of the affected flights, one is international, while the other is domestic.

Anyone who owes the Canadian government taxes now have until the end of September to pay them. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says the new tax payment deadline has been extended to Sept. 30.