VICTORIA, BC: Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner, has released the following statement about public safety during the heat wave in British Columbia: “Over the past week, the BC Coroners Service has received an unprecedented number of reports of sudden and unexpected death throughout the province. Over the seven days from Friday, June 25 through Thursday, July…

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to recognize Canada Day: “This year, Canada Day comes at a time when we have much to be grateful for and even more to reflect on. “By looking out for one another, Canadians have pulled through one of the most challenging periods in our country’s history. Now,…

As B.C. faces the risk of an extreme wildfire season in 2021, ranchers and livestock operators are urged to register with the Premises Identification (ID) program. The program helped about 200 ranchers access their animals in evacuation zones and saved the lives of hundreds of animals during the devastating wildfire season of 2017. “We experienced…

VICTORIA, BC: Residential tenancy changes that will prevent renovictions and provide renters with more security and protection come into effect on Thursday, July 1, 2021. These changes address the Rental Housing Task Force’s number one recommendation – to stop renovictions by shifting responsibility to the landlord to apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) for pre-approval.…

UPDATE 1: Severe thunderstorms are possible for the Central Interior and BC North this afternoon and into tonight. Remember that a Watch is issued when it is favourable for severe weather to develop throughout the day. A Warning is issued when severe weather is imminent and in the area stated within the warning criteria. As…

With British Columbians achieving nearly 80% adult Dose 1 vaccine coverage and COVID-19 case counts continuing to decline, the Province is safely moving to Step 3 of its four-step restart plan on July 1, 2021. “British Columbians have stepped up at every stage throughout this pandemic,” said Premier John Horgan. “We’ve helped our neighbours stay…

Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded. The provincial weather forecast calls for record-breaking high temperatures throughout…

Recall details Ottawa, June 25, 2021 – Save-On-Foods LP is recalling Dole brand Fresh Packed Blueberries from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. What you should do If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Check to see if you have…