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ICBC rates to increase 6.4 per cent for basic coverage

ICBC rates to increase 6.4 per cent for basic coverage

With basic and optional ICBC coverage, average driver pays $130 more by next year
Largest wildfire in province’s history continues to grow

Largest wildfire in province’s history continues to grow

BC Wildfire officials hope for rain, but conditions remain hot and dry throughout the province.
Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

It will cost tens of thousands to rehabilitate the animals
Fireball lights up B.C. Interior

Fireball lights up B.C. Interior

From Nelson to Kamloops a large fireball could be seen in the sky on Monday night.
Heat records broken around B.C.

Heat records broken around B.C.

Scorching temperatures reached throughout the province on Labour Day
Cross-border wildfire doubles north of the border

Cross-border wildfire doubles north of the border

The Diamond Creek wildfire has grown to 4,545 hectares on the Canadian side of the border
Highway bus stops to have solar lights installed

Highway bus stops to have solar lights installed

Fifteen lights are being installed as part of a pilot project
Two young men, ages 16 and 24, drown at Harrison Lake

Two young men, ages 16 and 24, drown at Harrison Lake

Bodies have been recovered by the RCMP dive team after report of drowning on Sunday
UPDATE: Peachland fire holds despite challenging winds

UPDATE: Peachland fire holds despite challenging winds

Fire crews have set up an incident command at the Penticton airport for blaze, south of Kelowna
B.C. MP ‘swimming the laps’ in new cabinet role

B.C. MP ‘swimming the laps’ in new cabinet role

Delta’s Carla Qualtrough jumps into new challenge as minister for public services and procurement