Sidney’s Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea asks for public input in charting future
Public can submit feedback on its draft strategic plan until Aug. 15Wolf Depner / July 1, 2021
Month: July 2021
2 Castlegar neighbourhoods evacuated as human-caused wildfire grows
Emergency operations centre had been activated at the Castlegar Fire HallBetsy Kline / July 1, 2021
Block-long ‘every child matters’ mural in Vancouver to stay 2 years past Canada Day
Haida artist Tamara Bell is among dozens deciding to honor the lives of Indigenous children instead this July 1Sarah Grochowski / July 1, 2021
Artists showcase work on boulevards along Oak Bay street
St. Ann Street Boulevard Art Show and Sale features local designs in COVID-friendly outdoor spaceEvert Lindquist / July 1, 2021
Colwood school’s Indigenous valedictorian targets career as a playwright
Megan McCool plans to take a year off before tackling further studies in theatreRick Stiebel / July 1, 2021
Cause of growing Lytton fire under investigation, Horgan commits to rebuild
Roughly 29,000 lightning strikes in past 24 hoursAshley Wadhwani / July 1, 2021
BC Ferries reporting 5-sailing wait at Horseshoe Bay
Travellers advised to travel to Vancouver Island via TsawwassenNanaimo News Staff / July 1, 2021
Here’s how you can help victims of the devastating Lytton wildfire
Donations centres, GoFundMes have been set up to assist roughly 1,000 displaced residentsSarah Grochowski / July 1, 2021
Man dead after fight at church in Trail, suspect at large
Police looking for witnesses and surveillance footage in connection with the incidentAshley Wadhwani / July 1, 2021
‘I’m leaving all this behind’: Lytton resident recounts escaping home amid wildfire
Fraser Canyon residents share stories of scrambling to get away with no word on family and friendsJessica Peters / July 1, 2021
Politicians, Indigenous leaders say burning churches not the way to get justice
‘To burn things down is not our way. Our way is to build relationships and come together,’ says national chief Perry BellegardeThe Canadian Press / July 1, 2021
Comox Valley Search and Rescue called out after van drives down embankment
Comox Valley Search & Rescue (CVSR) was called out Wednesday afternoon to…Terry Farrell / July 1, 2021
Residential school survivors pushed for decades to demolish building in northern B.C.
Wednesday marked 46 years to the day since the school closedThe Canadian Press / July 1, 2021
Local leaders, youth of African descent sought for new Victoria committee
Committee to develop city action plan around International Decade for People of African DescentVictoria News Staff / July 1, 2021
Withering #MeToo effect feared after Cosby walks out of prison
When Bill Cosby, once ‘America’s Dad’ went to prison nearly 3 years ago, it was a stunning development of the movementAssociated Press / July 1, 2021
’People were already fleeing’: Officials hopeful entire Lytton community escaped wildfire
Some injuries have been reported, as well as significant destruction to 90% of villageAshley Wadhwani / July 1, 2021
FROM THE SKY: Pyrocumulonimbus plumes – aka extreme stormy clouds – forming over B.C. wildfires
Health officials urge those with pre-existing health conditions and respiratory issues to remain vigilantAshley Wadhwani / July 1, 2021
Yellowknife’s Rotary Club cancels Canada Day parade to respect Indigenous community
Mayor Rebecca Alty says in the statement that she will be wearing orange on Canada DayKatya Slepian / July 1, 2021
UPDATE: Skeetchestn Indian Band issues evacuation alert due to Sparks Lake wildfire
The fire is still estimated at 31,000 hectares, but smoke impairment is restricting the ability to properly assess the fire’s sizeMichael Rodriguez / July 1, 2021
Heat wave: more records broken across B.C.
Ashcroft was B.C.’s hot spot WednesdayCaitlin Clow / July 1, 2021