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Swimmer rescued from Highway 4 ravine after being swept up in current

Swimmer rescued from Highway 4 ravine after being swept up in current

Person sustains minor injuries after getting swept downsteam in Wally Creek near Kennedy Lake
$8M in B.C. gov't funding means cleaner coastlines: MLA Osborne

$8M in B.C. gov't funding means cleaner coastlines: MLA Osborne

Emerald Sea Protection Society to get $318,000 to continue abandoned fishing gear retrieval efforts
Driver ticketed after 'near miss' of head-on collision on Highway 4

Driver ticketed after 'near miss' of head-on collision on Highway 4

Dashcam footage of the incident was shared on social media
Shetland Creek wildfire prompts new evacuation orders and alerts north of Lytton

Shetland Creek wildfire prompts new evacuation orders and alerts north of Lytton

Shifting winds and increased fire activity at southern end of fire are challenging firefighters
Heat warning for Okanagan, air quality statement for Revelstoke in effect

Heat warning for Okanagan, air quality statement for Revelstoke in effect

The heat warning and special air quality statement are in effect for the entire weekend
Before fires, ‘we were having a great season,’ Barkerville media manager says

Before fires, ‘we were having a great season,’ Barkerville media manager says

Though the wildfire continues to burn out of control, all evacuation orders, alerts were lifted July 29
Dehydrated hiker rescued from Alberni Inlet Trail via water

Dehydrated hiker rescued from Alberni Inlet Trail via water

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad reminds people to carry the 10 essentials when hiking, especially in the backcountry
1 man dead in Highway 1 collision near Hope, BC Highway Patrol seeking witnesses

1 man dead in Highway 1 collision near Hope, BC Highway Patrol seeking witnesses

Witnesses asked for Monday morning collision that killed a pedestrian
Vancouver Island photographer horrified after her wolf photo on hunting website

Vancouver Island photographer horrified after her wolf photo on hunting website

Alexander said she is still considering taking legal action
Island Health employee files 2nd human rights complaint in 7 years

Island Health employee files 2nd human rights complaint in 7 years

Internal investigation found Island Health employees actions were racist, man says concerns persist