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Tents to be removed from Vancouver homeless camp, starting with 'highest risk areas': city

Tents and other structures are being removed from a stretch of East Hastings Street on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside starting Tuesday, the city confirmed.

Tents line the sidewalk on East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Vancouver's fire chief issued an order to remove a growing homeless camp along East Hastings Street due to urgent safety concerns including fire risk. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Here's how B.C. crews are using controlled burns to fight wildfires

With B.C.'s Keremeos Creek wildfire continuing to threaten homes and communities, wildfire crews are using controlled burns to contain the blaze.

BC Wildfire service show how firefighters conduct planned ignitions to help contain the fire.

Re-arrest hours after man let out of jail highlights need for strengthened mental health supports: RCMP

A man who reportedly threatened people and damaged vehicles with a hammer while "spewing racial vulgarity" is well known to police, Mounties in Kelowna said.

Air ambulance called after child falls from window in Langley

A child was injured in a fall from a window in Langley Monday afternoon, Mounties say.

Groomer not required to pay vet costs after owner claims dog was badly burned: CRT

A groomer won't be required to pay thousands of dollars in vet fees following a B.C. tribunal's decision, in spite of the owner's claim their dog was badly burned during an appointment.

New flights between Penticton, Vancouver announced

An airline has announced it'll soon expand its service in B.C., offering flights between Vancouver and Penticton.

B.C. doctor asks for $125 monthly retainer fee, re-igniting health-care debate

A family physician in Victoria is asking patients for a monthly fee of $125 to access enhanced services such as longer appointments and home visits – re-igniting debate about British Columbians' access to health-care.

Trial postponed again for murder of 13-year-old girl found dead in B.C. park

The trial of the man accused of murdering 13-year-old Marissa Shen in B.C. more than five years ago will not start until 2023.

Canadian Blood Services' donor base at 10-year low, prompting urgent call for donations

Canadian Blood Services is facing a dire situation, with its donor base and blood supply reaching the lowest level they’ve been in nearly a decade.

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While RCMP says use of spyware is lawful, it's 'extremely intrusive': former privacy commissioner

While the RCMP says its use of spyware is lawful, there is 'no doubt' the covert collection by police of personal and other information from Canadians' devices 'is an extremely intrusive practice,' says former privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien. 'What's at play is the balancing of privacy and other public interests,' Therrien said Tuesday.

Former Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Therrien uses his mobile phone as he waits to appear before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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Residents angry about 'monster' house being built in Ont.

A home under construction in Richmond Hill, Ont. -- which is nearly twice as tall as the others on the street -- has heightened concerns among residents.