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Driver missing after truck plunges off Highway 1 bridge in Sicamous, B.C.

Driver missing after truck plunges off Highway 1 bridge in Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — A semi-trailer truck has plunged 18 metres off a highway bridge in Sicamous, B.C., and emergency officials say the driver — the only occupant — is missing.
Weekend rain dampening B.C. wildfire activity as active blazes numbers drop

Weekend rain dampening B.C. wildfire activity as active blazes numbers drop

The BC Wildfire Service says there are now about 320 active wildfires in the province, continuing a decreasing trend this week as only seven blazes have been started in the last 24 hours while 26 were declared out.
Watchdog clears police of criminal offences in handling of Lumby, B.C., death

Watchdog clears police of criminal offences in handling of Lumby, B.C., death

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog group has closed its investigation of a woman's death in April in Lumby, B.C., saying it did not find any evidence of a criminal offence in officers' handling of the case.
As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

Amid a rise in infections such as measles and whooping cough in Canada and around the world, doctors say now is the perfect time for parents to ensure their kids and teens are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
B.C. auditor general cites two 'significant errors' in government's final accounts

B.C. auditor general cites two 'significant errors' in government's final accounts

Michael Pickup says in a statement the errors could mislead users of the financial statements, but does not suggest wrongdoing.
Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

VANCOUVER — A pair of British Columbia sisters who lit candles and chanted affirmations in a bid to "manifest" tickets to see their idol Taylor Swift in 91Ô­´´ are going to get their wish.
Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA — Mounties have significantly increased the reward for information in an effort to apprehend the remaining suspect in a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. "A decision to offer $10,000 for any information leading to Mr.
B.C. police watchdog called in after officer stabbed, man shot in Richmond

B.C. police watchdog called in after officer stabbed, man shot in Richmond

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in after RCMP say they shot a man in an incident that also left an officer with serious injuries.
B.C. crews move to 'mop up' stage on many wildfires, drought persists in the north

B.C. crews move to 'mop up' stage on many wildfires, drought persists in the north

British Columbia is down to just one "wildfire of note," as the wildfire service says rain and cooler temperatures have helped crews turn the corner on a number of larger blazes, especially in southern parts of the province.
Police in Prince George stumble on biggest drug haul in city's history: RCMP

Police in Prince George stumble on biggest drug haul in city's history: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Mounties say that officers investigating a break and enter in Prince George, B.C., stumbled on what turned out to be the biggest haul of illicit drugs in the city's history.