B.C. forecast for drought and wildfire is bleak, but don't panic yet, say officials | Industry group questions 'vague scope' of new B.C. forestry council | B.C. premier 'frustrated' CFIA isn't showing 'flexibility' on ostrich cull, landfill refuses to take carcasses
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B.C. forecast for drought and wildfire is bleak, but don't panic yet, say officials; Wildfire G90303, seen here on May 9, 2025, is one of 11 wildfires near Fort Nelson, B\.C\., left over from 2024 that have shown increased activity in recent weeks\.

B.C. forecast for drought and wildfire is bleak, but don't panic yet, say officials

May 16 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Several regions are already showing elevated threats but precipitation could change the equation.
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Industry group questions 'vague scope' of new B.C. forestry council; A fresh-cut stump is pictured in a cutblock in the Fairy Creek logging area near Port Renfrew, B\.C\., on Oct\. 5, 2021\. A new council launched by the province is meant to balance economic activity with environmental needs\.

Industry group questions 'vague scope' of new B.C. forestry council

May 16 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The B.C. NDP and the Green Party say the council will balance industry and environmental needs.
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B.C. premier 'frustrated' CFIA isn't showing 'flexibility' on ostrich cull, landfill refuses to take carcasses; A herd of ostriches is seen on a remote farm in Edgewood, B\.C\., in an undated photo supplied by Universal Ostrich Farms Inc\.

B.C. premier 'frustrated' CFIA isn't showing 'flexibility' on ostrich cull, landfill refuses to take carcasses

May 15 , 2025 at 04:36:20 p.m. PDT • :

Conservative MP says he is working to stop the cull as the farm's supporters gather.
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This Vancouver housing co-op is facing a $1M tax if it wants to renew its lease for more than 30 years; Helen's Court in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood houses 44 units and about 100 people, according to resident David Diamond\.

This Vancouver housing co-op is facing a $1M tax if it wants to renew its lease for more than 30 years

May 15 , 2025 at 04:20:42 p.m. PDT • :

Right now, rent at the co-op goes up about three per cent annually to build up reserves for maintenance. To accommodate the property transfer tax, it would have to go up at least seven per cent for several years. 
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B.C. winner of record $80M lottery jackpot quits job, vows to give back to community; Justin Simporios from Surrey, B\.C\., tears up during an announcement for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's \$80 million lottery winner in Vancouver on Thursday, May 15, 2025\.

B.C. winner of record $80M lottery jackpot quits job, vows to give back to community

May 15 , 2025 at 03:54:16 p.m. PDT • :

The winner of what the B.C. Lottery Corp. is calling the biggest jackpot ever awarded to a single person in Canada says that winning the $80 million prize is "life-changing."
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3 men face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper, say Burnaby RCMP; Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise was seized on Feb\. 20, 2025, RCMP say\.  

May 15 , 2025 at 01:20:29 p.m. PDT • :

3 men face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper, say Burnaby RCMP

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The condo market is slowing down. Where are all the buyers?; Toronto's skyline has been transformed by condominiums in recent years\.  

May 15 , 2025 at 12:26:21 p.m. PDT • :

The condo market is slowing down. Where are all the buyers?

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Controversial Commercial Drive tower development discussed at public hearing; The Safeway on Broadway near Commercial Drive in Vancouver\. A plan to develop the site is being discussed at a public consultation at Vancouver city council Thursday night\.   

May 15 , 2025 at 07:07:29 p.m. PDT • :

Controversial Commercial Drive tower development discussed at public hearing

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Tla-o-qui-aht members harvest grey whale carcass washed ashore on Vancouver Island; A deceased grey whale washed ashore on Long Beach near Tofino, B\.C\., on May 6\.  

May 14 , 2025 at 02:32:04 p.m. PDT • :

Tla-o-qui-aht members harvest grey whale carcass washed ashore on Vancouver Island

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Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving; The struggle to recruit new members has been a major preoccupation as the Canadian Armed Forces face a shortage of up to 14,000 qualified personnel\.  

May 16 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

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May 16 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The Liberals aren't tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy — and your wallet?

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May 15 , 2025 at 09:15:01 a.m. PDT • :

High-speed police chase ends with semi-truck in Fraser River

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May 15 , 2025 at 05:00:00 p.m. PDT • :

A wildlife sanctuary's sweetest pair: The story of Truffles and Little Red

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May 15 , 2025 at 07:50:24 a.m. PDT • :

Tariffs hitting shoppers in Canada and U.S., with some prices set to rise at Loblaw stores, Walmart

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May 15 , 2025 at 03:30:17 p.m. PDT • :

First Nations 'unified' against bills pushed by B.C. NDP, citing overreach and inadequate consultation

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