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Rain causes campfire bans to be lifted across much of B.C.

Rain causes campfire bans to be lifted across much of B.C.

Rain and cooler temperatures have reduced the wildfire risk in most parts of the province, so the BC Wildfire Service has rescinded campfire bans in specific regions effective at noon today.
Measles case reported on B.C. ferry sailing linked to Metro Vancouver high school

Measles case reported on B.C. ferry sailing linked to Metro Vancouver high school

A confirmed measles case has prompted Fraser Health to issue an alert to passengers on a recent B.C. Ferries sailing, as well as to students at a Metro Vancouver high school. Fraser Health says the infected passenger was onboard the 7 p.m.
Richmond Fire-Rescue sees drop in cigarette-caused fires

Richmond Fire-Rescue sees drop in cigarette-caused fires

It comes after two summers of conducting their “The World is Not Your Ashtray” campaign.

Where to get more information on B.C.'s wildfires

General information B.C. Wildfire Service website B.C. Wildfire Service on Twitter B.C. Wildfire Service on Facebook The B.C.
Greens want 'made-in-B.C.' Trans Mountain assessment

Greens want 'made-in-B.C.' Trans Mountain assessment

B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver is urging the province to undertake its own made-in-B.C. environmental assessment of the Trans Mountain pipeline. “It is clear that B.C.
New group will discuss issues facing aging LGBTQ2S community

New group will discuss issues facing aging LGBTQ2S community

Rainbow Roundtable will be a safe space to ask questions, says facilitator Travis Jones
Distracted drivers being targeted this month

Distracted drivers being targeted this month

Almost all drivers in a recent survey recognized distracted driving has led to an increase in crashes and that phone use, especially texting, while driving was risky.
New Brighouse Fire Hall highlights modern approach to firefighting

New Brighouse Fire Hall highlights modern approach to firefighting

The Richmond News got a first look at the brand-new $24-million Brighouse Fire Hall #1.
Mother bear electrocuted on Whistler Mountain

Mother bear electrocuted on Whistler Mountain

Cub taken into care after its mother inexplicably climbs power pole
Yep - it's another air quality advisory for Metro Vancouver

Yep - it's another air quality advisory for Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver is once again issuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of "elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter due to smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia and the western United Stat