River Forecast Centre is continuing to update its high streamflow advisories and flood watches throughout coastal B.C., and part of the Interior. The majority of coastal B.C. remains under a high streamflow advisory, along with the Upper Fraser region, while the central coast is under a flood watch. A news release from the Water Ministry […]

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A surprise nomination from over 1,000 kilometres away has propelled Tumbler Ridge to the national stage of Kraft Hockeyville 2026. The small municipality in northeastern B.C. was named a finalist in the annual community competition and will receive $50,000 for upgrades to the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena, as well as an additional $10,000 for

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that artificial turf fields in Metro Vancouver — installed at many area schools and parks — are leaching a chemical lethal to coho salmon into municipal stormwater systems. And the study finds that the contamination from 6PPD-quinone, a chemical known to

A former Summerland lifeguard who was previously sentenced to six years in jail for preying on young boys has now been charged in Abbotsford. Court records indicate that Edward Casavant, 61, whose nickname is “Eddy Spaghetti,” has been charged with six offences – one count each of possessing, accessing and distributing child sex-abuse material; making