Wildfire near Prince George forces evacuations in Hixon area

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

A rapidly advancing wildfire near Hixon, just south of Prince George, has triggered evacuation orders and alerts for several properties. Residents face a precarious situation as firefighters battle the blaze and authorities keep a wary eye on the unfolding crisis.

cbc.ca / Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire south of Prince George, B.C.

thestar.com / Five properties ordered evacuated due to B.C. wildfire, five more on alert

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Suspicious ferry blaze prompts RCMP alarm in Mission, B.C.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

A derelict ferry caught fire under mysterious circumstances, forcing residents in Mission, B.C. to shelter in place. With the RCMP now on the case, locals are left to wonder if this vessel’s final journey was by design or pure misfortune.

globalnews.ca / RCMP called in after derelict ferry burns in ‘suspicious’ blaze overnight

thestar.com / Residents of Mission, B.C., told to stay inside after derelict ferry burns

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Vancouver car attack suspect faces mental health scrutiny

Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Following a deadly car‑ramming attack during a Vancouver street festival, authorities have placed the suspect under mandatory psychiatric evaluation. The incident has fueled a debate over mental-health supervision protocols, as critics question whether systemic oversights contributed to the tragedy, all while the system nervously adjusts its standards.

ledevoir.com / Le suspect de l’attaque à Vancouver devra subir un examen psychiatrique

theglobeandmail.com / After revelations about Vancouver attack suspect, B.C. mental-health supervision system faces renewed scrutiny

lapresse.ca / Attaque à Vancouver | Un juge ordonne le suspect de subir un examen psychiatrique

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 2 days ago #crime #bc #vancouver #health +

International Fugitive Back in B.C. After Global Manhunt

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:13 pm more...

Authorities have taken down one of Canada’s most notorious fugitives. After a three‐year global investigation spanning 14 countries and culminating in a dramatic arrest in the Middle East, the international fugitive is now back in British Columbia under custody. The meticulous investigation highlights the persistent efforts of law enforcement across borders.

theglobeandmail.com / International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East

thestar.com / International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East

globalnews.ca / B.C. fugitive returned to Canada after 3-year international investigation

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Intensive community search for missing 7-year-old girl in Chilliwack

Friday, May 2, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

BC authorities are combing wooded areas after a 7-year-old girl vanished while following a neighbor’s dog. Ground and air crews are scouring the area in a determined—and perhaps overly dog-obsessed—effort to locate the missing child and restore calm in Chilliwack.

thestar.com / Girl missing after following dog into wooded area in Chilliwack, B.C.

globalnews.ca / Missing 7-year-old girl in Chilliwack prompts huge search

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #crime #bc #vancouver #childcare +

British 115-Year-Old Spreads Unconventional Life Recipe for Longevity

Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:21 am more...

A 115-year-old British woman, recently crowned the world’s oldest, credits her lengthy life to a singular, deceptively simple strategy: never argue. Her advice—eschewing conflict as the secret to enduring well-being—has sparked both admiration and a few raised eyebrows, offering a refreshingly minimalistic recipe for longevity.

nationalpost.com / Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world’s oldest, gives her recipe to long life

citynews.ca / Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world’s oldest, gives her recipe to long life

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #culture #bc #health +

Fort St. John wildfire drives urgent evacuations as flames retreat

Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:21 am more...

In Fort St. John, BC, wildfires forced residents from their homes when flames rapidly approached—only to later retreat unexpectedly, easing immediate concerns. Emergency crews remain vigilant as the situation evolves.

globalnews.ca / WestJet assesses operations in Fort St. John, B.C. due to wildfire burning in the area

thestar.com / Wildfire that forced evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., not threatening buildings

globalnews.ca / Wildfire forces evacuations in Fort St. John

nationalobserver.com / Wildfire causes evacuations in Fort St. John, BC, city says

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Vancouver festival vehicle attack: Community grieves amid suspect's court appearance

Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:21 am more...

Multiple reports detail a harrowing truck-ramming incident during a Filipino festival in Vancouver that left the community in mourning. The suspect is set to appear in court as investigators piece together the tragic sequence of events while locals question public safety measures at such celebrations.

theglobeandmail.com / Accused in deadly Vancouver attack granted psychiatric assessment for fitness to stand trial

thestar.com / Judge orders psychiatric tests to see if Vancouver festival suspect is fit for trial

thestar.com / 'Unimaginable loss': Who are the victims in the Vancouver festival tragedy?

nationalpost.com / B.C. teen who lost family in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy donates $226K from GoFundMe page to other victims

globalnews.ca / Lapu Lapu Day attack suspect had a drone in his possession, sources say

permalink / 10 stories from sources in 3 days ago #crime #justice #bc #vancouver +

BC fire warnings heighten as dry, warm winds and heat persist

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:21 pm more...

Authorities in British Columbia have issued urgent warnings as rising temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds combine to elevate wildfire risks across the southern province and the Interior. Residents are urged to take preventive measures against potential fire outbreaks amid this harsh weather surge.

lapresse.ca / Colombie-Britanique | Un incendie de forêt provoque des évacuations à Fort Saint John

theglobeandmail.com / Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

thestar.com / Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

globalnews.ca / Wildfire knocks out internet and phone service in Tumbler Ridge

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Richmond B.C. attempted kidnapping incident prompts an urgent police inquiry

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Police in Richmond, B.C., are investigating an unusual attempted kidnapping incident that involved a suspicious vehicle and an alleged fake cop. Authorities are urgently seeking eyewitness accounts to unravel this enigmatic case, blending elements of premeditation and bizarre circumstances.

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thestar.com / Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping

globalnews.ca / Attempted kidnapping involved apparent fake cop, Richmond RCMP say

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 days ago #crime #security #bc +