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Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a stabbing incident in the Victoria Crescent area in downtown Nanaimo the morning of Sept. 6. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Man stabbed, taken to hospital, after altercation on Vancouver Island

Suspect taken into custody, says Nanaimo RCMP, and man taken to hospital

Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a stabbing incident in the Victoria Crescent area in downtown Nanaimo the morning of Sept. 6. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Team prepares to salvage gold from sunken SS Pacific

TODAY IN B.C.: Ship wrecked during B.C. gold rush found off Washington State

A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)
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PODCAST: Black Press football insiders preview 2023 NFL season

NFL REPORT: Haluschak, Wolf talk Seahawks, make Super Bowl choices

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The Chehalis River wildfire, like the other wildfires in the Harrison area, has not shown significant growth over the Labour Day weekend. (Screenshot/BCWS)

Harrison area wildfires show no growth: BCWS

Three wildfires remain listed as out of control in the Harrison Hot…

The Chehalis River wildfire, like the other wildfires in the Harrison area, has not shown significant growth over the Labour Day weekend. (Screenshot/BCWS)
The Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire is now considered “held,” as of Friday, Sept. 1. (BC Wildfire Service)

Twin Lakes wildfire considered ‘held,’ crews continue to fight blaze south of Keremeos

Crater Creek wildfire remains ‘out of control’; 13 properties still on evacuation order

The Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire is now considered “held,” as of Friday, Sept. 1. (BC Wildfire Service)
An aerial view of Angel Rock at Cameron Lake Bluffs on Highway 4. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)

B.C. Highway 4 near Port Alberni open after months of wildfire repair

Section reopens to two-way traffic after an extended stretch of full and partial closures

An aerial view of Angel Rock at Cameron Lake Bluffs on Highway 4. (PHOTO COURTESY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE)
Fire encroaching on homes in Lake Country on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Kelowna, Lake Country wildfires now considered under control

The McDougall Creek wildfire remains out of control in West Kelowna

Fire encroaching on homes in Lake Country on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Hot spots from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire burn in Scotch Creek, B.C., on Sunday, August 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. extends state of emergency by 2 weeks to due wildfires, drought

27 of 34 water basins are at the highest drought levels

Hot spots from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire burn in Scotch Creek, B.C., on Sunday, August 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
West Kelowna residents who lost their home and suffered property damage that’s unlivable will receive a phone call from Central Okanagan Emergency Operations for a bus service to be able to go view their property. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

‘Stressful situation’: West Kelowna property owners to tour wildfire damage

All evacuation orders and alerts remain in place

West Kelowna residents who lost their home and suffered property damage that’s unlivable will receive a phone call from Central Okanagan Emergency Operations for a bus service to be able to go view their property. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Highway 97 near Summerland will not be open by the Labour Day long weekend after it was determined further rockfall could take place. (Rob Ellingsen)

Rockslide near Summerland closes Highway 97 for Labour Day long weekend

A geotechnical assessment has identified a risk of further rockfall

Highway 97 near Summerland will not be open by the Labour Day long weekend after it was determined further rockfall could take place. (Rob Ellingsen)
David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)

PODCAST: One-on-one with B.C. blues legend David Gogo

TODAY IN B.C.: Musician recalls travels of the ‘Blues Trail’, in southern U.S.

David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)
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Man shot by police following stolen car chase in Revelstoke

The man stole a red SUV before trying get into a police vehicle

(Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon has reopened Aug. 29, 2023 after it was closed for more than a week because of the Kookipi Creek wildfire, which is estimated to be 16,961 hectares as of Aug. 29, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)

Highway 1 reopens through the Fraser Canyon after wildfire closure

Kookipi Creek wildfire nearly 17,000 hectares

Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon has reopened Aug. 29, 2023 after it was closed for more than a week because of the Kookipi Creek wildfire, which is estimated to be 16,961 hectares as of Aug. 29, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
Lightning started a wildfire outside of Harrison Hot Springs during Monday evening’s thunderstorms. (Screenshot/BCWS)

UPDATE: Four new wildfires discovered in Harrison Lake area on Tuesday

Local firefighters assessing the situation

Lightning started a wildfire outside of Harrison Hot Springs during Monday evening’s thunderstorms. (Screenshot/BCWS)
Scotch Creek/Lee Creek firefighter Darren Reynolds looks over the remains of his North Shuswap home that was destroyed Friday, Aug. 18, by the Bush Creek East wildfire. (CSRD image)

North Shuswap firefighter unwavering after losing home, fire hall to wildfire

‘This is my neighbourhood’: CSRD firefighter Darren Reynolds recounts harrowing afternoon

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek firefighter Darren Reynolds looks over the remains of his North Shuswap home that was destroyed Friday, Aug. 18, by the Bush Creek East wildfire. (CSRD image)
A wildfire has been discovered on the south end of Chehalis Lake north of Harrison Hot Springs. (Screenshot/BCWS)

Second wildfire discovered north of Harrison Hot Springs

Wildfire 2 hectares in size

A wildfire has been discovered on the south end of Chehalis Lake north of Harrison Hot Springs. (Screenshot/BCWS)
Rossmoore Lake wildfire near Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Service)

Fire south of Kamloops reaches 11,000 hectares

Warmer temperatures could ramp up fire behaviour over the next few days

  • Aug 27, 2023
Rossmoore Lake wildfire near Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Service)
Planned ignition work continues on the McDougall Creek wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)

West Kelowna looks to re-entry and recovery after McDougall Creek fire

Upper Shannon Woods, Tallus Ridge evacuation order downgraded to alert Sunday morning

  • Aug 27, 2023
Planned ignition work continues on the McDougall Creek wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)
Bush Creek East wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens, flames visible from Shuswap wildfire

Evacuation orders and alerts remain in place

  • Aug 27, 2023
Bush Creek East wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)
The McDougall Creek wildfire burns on the mountainside above houses in West Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, August 18, 2023. Canadian insurers are grappling with higher risk of wildfires amid a record-breaking season, and experts say rising premiums are just one part of how the industry is seeking to adapt to an ever-changing new normal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

More West Kelowna residents heading home as evacuation order downgraded to alert

The change is for the Tallus Ridge, Shannon Woods Drive and Rainbow Road areas

The McDougall Creek wildfire burns on the mountainside above houses in West Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, August 18, 2023. Canadian insurers are grappling with higher risk of wildfires amid a record-breaking season, and experts say rising premiums are just one part of how the industry is seeking to adapt to an ever-changing new normal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck