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A byelection is set for August for the federal North Vancouver-Capilano riding. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday (July 26) three byelections for Aug. 31: North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The North Vancouver-Capilano has been pending since former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced April 30 that he […]

A missing person report has been filed for a man who was last seen in Kelowna. David Alex James Graham, 36, was last contacted while he was in Kelowna on Saturday night, July 25. Graham’s family member, Ruby Squinas, claimed on Facebook that Graham may be trying to make his way to Anahim Lake, possibly

B.C. Wildfire Service will be getting some out-of-province help in battling the ongoing wildfires. Personnel from Yukon Protective Services, Alberta Wildfire and Mexico are set to arrive in the coming days, B.C. Wildfire Service said in a situation report on Monday (July 27). The crews, the update adds, will help to strengthen response capacity alongside

A wildfire is burning east of Kamloops and south of Highway 1. BC Wildfire said the blaze was discovered around 1:30 p.m. on July 27 and has been determined as human caused. The wildfire is currently three hectares in size and burning just south of the BC Wildlife Park on Dallas Drive. Kamloops Fire Rescue

The province is looking to get a taste from people and industry around the province on a proposal to expand food processing in the Agricultural Land Reserve. B.C. has launched a six-week engagement with the province’s agricultural and food-processing industry, local governments and First Nations. People can provide feedback by email to AF.Minister@gov.bc.ca until Sept.