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An aerial photo shows the forest fire burning on Cameron Bluffs along Highway 4 by Cameron Lake. The fire was first discovered late Saturday night, June 3, 2023. (COASTAL FIRE CENTRE PHOTO)

Highway 4 closes again east of Port Alberni as wildfire grows to 109 hectares

Cameron Bluffs fire east of Port Alberni estimated at 25 hectares

An aerial photo shows the forest fire burning on Cameron Bluffs along Highway 4 by Cameron Lake. The fire was first discovered late Saturday night, June 3, 2023. (COASTAL FIRE CENTRE PHOTO)
Carola Zabawa took this fire while travelling on Highway 97C, June 5, of the Pigeon Creek wildfire.

UPDATE: Out-of-control blaze off Highway 97C near Peachland grows to 33 hectares

The cause of the Pigeon Creek wildfire near Peachland is still under investigation

Carola Zabawa took this fire while travelling on Highway 97C, June 5, of the Pigeon Creek wildfire.
Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)

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Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)
Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)

Out of control wildfire reported north of Agassiz-Harrison

The cause and size of the wildfire is currently unknown

Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)
Emergency crews were called to a multiple-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway, Maki Road and Tenth Street on Friday, June 2. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Man dies in crash on the highway south of Nanaimo

RCMP say 73-year-old went into medical distress while driving, causing six-vehicle collision

Emergency crews were called to a multiple-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway, Maki Road and Tenth Street on Friday, June 2. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse speaks about the cultural and economic significance of the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel to the Snuneymuxw First Nation. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Snuneymuxw blessing marks opening of new conference centre hotel in Nanaimo

Ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week at Courtyard by Marriott

Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse speaks about the cultural and economic significance of the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel to the Snuneymuxw First Nation. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Conservative Leader Poilievre elaborates on controversial Kelowna tent city tweet

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke with Capital News about homelessness in Kelowna

(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
A wildfire has been discovered at the intersection of Highway 97 and Salmon River Road between Vernon and Falkland. (Tim Levy/Facebook)

UPDATE: Wildfire along Highway 97 near Vernon now under control

Power expected to be restored to affected properties by 1 p.m.

A wildfire has been discovered at the intersection of Highway 97 and Salmon River Road between Vernon and Falkland. (Tim Levy/Facebook)
Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)

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Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)
A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, due to smoke in the air. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Smoky air forecast to affect Vancouver Island’s east coast until tomorrow

Environment Canada issues special air quality statement

A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, due to smoke in the air. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
A 22-year-old woman who police said failed a breathalizer and admitted to police that she drove her Nissan into a parked car which caused both cars to catch fire on Monday night in Penticton’s Westminster Ave W. (Deb Antonick Facebook)

Impaired driving suspected in fiery crash with parked vehicle in Penticton

A Nissan slammed into a parked car, setting the two vehicles ablaze Monday night

A 22-year-old woman who police said failed a breathalizer and admitted to police that she drove her Nissan into a parked car which caused both cars to catch fire on Monday night in Penticton’s Westminster Ave W. (Deb Antonick Facebook)
An RCMP cruiser parked outside the Bennett’s home in October 2021. (Kelowna Capital News)

Kelowna woman pleads guilty to killing husband, sentenced to 14 years

Billie-Jo Bennett entered a guilty plea to manslaughter

An RCMP cruiser parked outside the Bennett’s home in October 2021. (Kelowna Capital News)
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd. (HAVAN photo)

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Alisa Aragon-Lloyd. (HAVAN photo)
(Photo from BC Wildfire Service website)

BC Wildfire Service responds to small blaze in central Vancouver Island

Coastal Fire Centre: Fire not expected to grow

(Photo from BC Wildfire Service website)
NDP Leader Rachel Notley and United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith are shown on the Alberta election campaign trail in this recent photo combination. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

It was a tough and contentious battle between the UCP and NDP

NDP Leader Rachel Notley and United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith are shown on the Alberta election campaign trail in this recent photo combination. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Chad Colivas was shot and killed March 21, 2022 in a home on Latimer Street in Abbotsford. Two people have now been charged with his death.

2 charged in 2022 fatal shooting of 41-year-old B.C. man

Man, 22, charged with 2nd-degree murder; woman, 30, charged with manslaughter

Chad Colivas was shot and killed March 21, 2022 in a home on Latimer Street in Abbotsford. Two people have now been charged with his death.
Leslie Desfosses, 89, was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Courtesy of BC RCMP)

Search for missing Greater Victoria senior ends tragically

Leslie Desfosses was found dead near Boston Bar

Leslie Desfosses, 89, was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Courtesy of BC RCMP)
Emergency crews were called to Frost Road on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 for reports of a person injured by an animal. (Google Maps)

B.C. woman kicked by horse, seriously injured – but doesn’t blame the animal

Woman who was airlifted to hospital with head injury and broken arm had to dial 911 herself

Emergency crews were called to Frost Road on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 for reports of a person injured by an animal. (Google Maps)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

1 dead, 4 injured in speed-related collision on Highway 5 near Barriere

The two-vehicle crash happened on May long weekend along a portion of the highway known as ‘Pigs Corner’

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Darren Lee, Elvis Tribute artist. (File photo)

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Darren Lee, Elvis Tribute artist. (File photo)