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BCAug 04, 2021

262 wildfires burning in B.C. resulting in 64 evacuation orders and 100 evacuation alerts

The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.For real-time updates on evacuation alerts and orders, visit: https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBCFor the latest wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.caFiresWildfires currently burning in B.C.: 262Since April 1, 2021:1,336 wildfires557,459 hectares of area burnedActive fires by fire centre:Cariboo: 50Coastal: 20Southeast: 57Prince George: 53Northwest: 7Kamloops: 75ResourcesPersonnel:British Columbia: 2,737794 BCWS firefighters376 BCWS support/overhead
BCAug 04, 2021

Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou argue U.S. was 'selective' in disclosure of information

What's expected to be the last round of arguments in BC Supreme Court by lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou got underway this morning with her legal team alleging the United States has ``misused'' the extradition process. Meng's lawyers say the U-S has been selective in what it disclosed to Canada in order to secure Meng's extradition and the ``egregious'' and ``troublesome'' actions have left Canada at the ``mercy'' of the US. Meng is wanted on allegations that she misled HSBC about Huawei's relationship with another company, putting the bank at risk of violating American sanctions ag
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BCAug 04, 2021

More daily temperature records fall in BC

More daily temperature records have fallen in BC as heat warnings persist over the Howe Sound region and eastern Vancouver Island, while special weather statements continue for Whistler and central Vancouver Island. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures near 30 degrees, but feeling closer to 33 when humidity is added. Cache Creek, Clinton, Pemberton, Merritt, Lillooet and Lytton all set daily temperature records yesterday with a high of 38.9 in Cache Creek breaking a 48 year old record. While Lytton hit 40.2 degrees, eclipsing a mark of 39.4 degrees set 60 years ago. No Vancouver Isl
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BCAug 04, 2021

Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging people to take advantage of "walk-in Wednesday"

As COVID cases rebound in BC, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging people to take advantage of ``walk-in Wednesday.'' Dr. Henry says anyone can walk into clinics set up across the province today to update their vaccinations or get their first shot. Dr. Henry says she knows some people have been displaced by wildfires or have had difficulties accessing vaccinations and now is the time to get a shot, especially as cases increase in the Interior. BC reported 742 new cases over a four-day period on Tuesday. The vaccination rate has slowed with 81.4 per cent of those eligible getti
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BCAug 04, 2021

Victoria police asking for the public's help to locate a distinctive stolen urn

Victoria police are asking for the public's help to locate a distinctive stolen urn. Police say they were called to a home to investigate a report of a break and enter and theft of the urn with an Indigenous artistic design carved on the exterior. The red and black wooden box contains a family member's remains. Police say other valuables at the residence were left untouched. Victoria police on Twitter: Please share & help us locate an urn containing a loved one's remains, stolen in a residential B&E over the weekend. The urn is made of wood, with Indigenous carving and artistic design
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BCAug 04, 2021

Traffic stop results in the seizure of replica guns and drugs: Police

Saanich Police say a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of replica guns, drugs and the arrest of two people. Police say patrol officers pulled over a suspicious vehicle on the Patricia Bay Highway and found 10 replica handguns. They also seized drugs believed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine and psilocybin. Saanich Police says a man and woman known to police were arrested at the scene.
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BCAug 04, 2021

B.C. reports 742 new COVID-19 cases

Over a four-day period, B.C. is reporting 742 new cases of COVID-19, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 150,631 cases in the province:July 30-31: 160 new casesJuly 31-Aug. 1: 196 new casesAug. 1-2: 185 new casesAug. 2-3: 201 new casesThere are 1,544 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 147,285 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 53 individuals are in hospital and 19 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 96 hours, one new death (Vancouver Coastal Health) has been reported, for an overall t
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BCAug 03, 2021

Scam featuring New Westminster Police Department phone number prompts warning

The New Westminster Police Department is warning of a recent scam that is using call spoofing technology to make it appear as if fraudulent calls are coming from the New Westminster Police Department.Some people receiving these calls say they were told by someone claiming to be a police officer that packages for them have been seized at the Canada USA border, and that there was a warrant issued for their arrest."They are using this as a tactic to solicit personal information from unsuspecting people," Stated Sergeant Kumar. "If you receive one of these calls block their number and hang up."If
BCAug 03, 2021

Initial deployment date approved for surrey police service

The Surrey Policing Transition Trilateral Committee (SPTTC) has approved an initial deployment date for a group of Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers to be operationally deployed beginning on, or before, November 30, 2021. A phased, integrated transition process has been agreed between the SPTTC partners (Public Safety Canada, Province of BC, and City of Surrey) and will be implemented with the first 50 SPS officers assuming operational policing duties this fall. These officers will be assigned to positions within the RCMP Municipal Police Unit in Surrey. "This is an exciting time for the Su

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Frontline RCMP officers in the West Shore area are now equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in policing. The detachment says the cameras will record officers’ interactions with the public in real time, helping gather evidence and document events more clearly. Officers have received training on the proper use of the technology, including how and when to activate the devices and how to securely store recorded footage. According to the RCMP, the program is governed by national privacy and data management standards to ens
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Prime Minister Carney celebrates Blue Jays’ World Series return after dramatic Game 7 win

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “super pumped” after the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League pennant in more than three decades with a comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, Carney praised outfielder George Springer’s three-run home run that lifted the Jays to a 4–3 win in Game 7. The shot, which came despite Springer being hit on the knee earlier in the series, secured Toronto’s first trip to the World Series since 1993. Carney said the victory evoked memories of Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off home run that s
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BCOct 21, 2025

Lamborghini impounded as BC Highway Patrol reminds drivers of winter tire rules

BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers across the province to equip their vehicles with proper winter tires after a luxury sports car was impounded for speeding and failing to meet seasonal driving requirements. On October 13, 2025, a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer on Highway 99 near Porteau Cove clocked a northbound Lamborghini Huracán travelling at 165 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone. The 34-year-old North Vancouver driver was stopped and received multiple fines under the Motor Vehicle Act, including for excessive speed, failing to display a front licence plate, and not meeting winter
AlbertaOct 21, 2025

Vote counting resumes in municipal elections across Alberta

Vote counting in Alberta's municipal and school board elections has resumed. Few results were available after polls closed Monday night, as rule changes made by Premier Danielle Smith's government require votes be counted by hand rather than with machines. As of this morning, fewer than 25 per cent of polls for Edmonton's mayoral race have reported, with longtime councillor Andrew Knack leading over fellow councillor Tim Cartmell. In Calgary, unofficial results have former councillor Jeremy Farkas unseating incumbent mayor Jyoti Gondek, who has conceded. Jasper Mayor Richard Ire