Lauren Collins

Port Moody Police say a bystander saved a 13-year-old girl from a near drowning at Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Regional Park on Aug. 6, 2023. Sasamat Lake, in Port Moody, pictured in 2020. (Lauren Collins)

Bystander rescues girl, 13, who nearly drowned at B.C. lake

Port Moody Police have responded to multiple marine, water incidents this year; urges caution

Port Moody Police say a bystander saved a 13-year-old girl from a near drowning at Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Regional Park on Aug. 6, 2023. Sasamat Lake, in Port Moody, pictured in 2020. (Lauren Collins)
The Eagle Bluff wildfire is seen burning from Anarchist Mountain, outside of Osoyoos, B.C., in a Saturday, July 29, 2023, handout photo. All evacuation orders have now been lifted around the southern British Columbia community that saw a wildfire burn to its doorstep late last month as flames swept north across the border from Washington state.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Melissa Genberg, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

B.C. gearing up for heat wave as majority of province remains in a drought

80% of B.C.’s water basins at severe drought levels

The Eagle Bluff wildfire is seen burning from Anarchist Mountain, outside of Osoyoos, B.C., in a Saturday, July 29, 2023, handout photo. All evacuation orders have now been lifted around the southern British Columbia community that saw a wildfire burn to its doorstep late last month as flames swept north across the border from Washington state.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Melissa Genberg, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Former B.C. conservation officer Bryce Casavant takes a cub to a rehabilitation organization on Vancouver Island. Casavant lost an appeal to be re-instated as a conservation officer, and is looking at a potential appeal through the Supreme Court of Canada. (Youtube screenshot)

Former bear cub-saving Vancouver Island CO loses appeal to be re-instated

‘I would direct that the parties bear their own costs,’ the judge noted in his decision

Former B.C. conservation officer Bryce Casavant takes a cub to a rehabilitation organization on Vancouver Island. Casavant lost an appeal to be re-instated as a conservation officer, and is looking at a potential appeal through the Supreme Court of Canada. (Youtube screenshot)
The lights on the Science World dome are set to go on once again every evening, beginning Aug. 10, after months of work. (Science World)

Science World to light up Vancouver skyline once again

The dome will be illuminated each evening with 651 LED lights

The lights on the Science World dome are set to go on once again every evening, beginning Aug. 10, after months of work. (Science World)
Three people were rescued from balconies during a fire at a Port Moody townhouse complex that police are calling suspicious. (Twitter/Port Moody Fire Rescue)

3 people rescued from balconies in ‘suspicious’ Port Moody townhouse fire

Multiple pets rescued, says Port Moody Fire Rescue

Three people were rescued from balconies during a fire at a Port Moody townhouse complex that police are calling suspicious. (Twitter/Port Moody Fire Rescue)
Crews responding to a wildfire just west of Castlegar, Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Betsy Kline

Crews responding to wildfire near Castlegar

B.C. Wildfire aerial attack began within 30 minutes of discovery

Crews responding to a wildfire just west of Castlegar, Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Betsy Kline
B.C.’s police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office, on scene with Vancouver Police after officers fatally shot an 18-year-old man in an East Vancouver park in the early hours of Saturday morning, Aug. 5, 2023. (Shane MacKichan)

18-year-old shot and killed by police near Vancouver playground

Police watchdog now investigating; no other victims reported

B.C.’s police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office, on scene with Vancouver Police after officers fatally shot an 18-year-old man in an East Vancouver park in the early hours of Saturday morning, Aug. 5, 2023. (Shane MacKichan)
A nearly empty Granville Street entertainment district is seen just before 10 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on the Granville Street overnight Aug. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man, 32, dead after stabbing on Vancouver’s Granville Street

Police say no one has been arrested yet

A nearly empty Granville Street entertainment district is seen just before 10 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on the Granville Street overnight Aug. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
TransLink is partnering with three local businesses to bring on-the-goal meals to SkyTrain station vending machines, with sushi as one of the options. The pilot project has already launched at three stations. (Buzzer/TransLink)

Sushi on the SkyTrain? Vending machines coming to Metro Vancouver stations

TransLink partnering with local businesses for on-the-go meals

TransLink is partnering with three local businesses to bring on-the-goal meals to SkyTrain station vending machines, with sushi as one of the options. The pilot project has already launched at three stations. (Buzzer/TransLink)
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting 43 confirmed cases of Cyclospora, a gastrointestinal illness, so far this year. The BCCDC is also reminding the public to wash produce thoroughly and be aware when travelling. (Pixabay)

BCCDC reminds people to wash produce after increase in gastrointestinal illness

Centre for disease control says there have been 43 cases of Cyclospora infections this year

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting 43 confirmed cases of Cyclospora, a gastrointestinal illness, so far this year. The BCCDC is also reminding the public to wash produce thoroughly and be aware when travelling. (Pixabay)
B.C. farmers will once again be eligible to apply for funding through a joint federal-provincial program that helps producers adapt to climate change. The province announced Aug. 3, 2023 that $4 million will be available through the Beneficial Management Practices program, which aims to help farmers and ranchers throughout B.C. become more resilient and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment. (Pixabay)

B.C., Canada promise $4M to help farmers adapt to climate change, drought

Program aims to help producers with waste management, air-quality and emissions control

B.C. farmers will once again be eligible to apply for funding through a joint federal-provincial program that helps producers adapt to climate change. The province announced Aug. 3, 2023 that $4 million will be available through the Beneficial Management Practices program, which aims to help farmers and ranchers throughout B.C. become more resilient and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment. (Pixabay)
A bear forages near the Donnie Creek wildfire burning north of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Not just humans dealing with impacts of B.C.’s wildfires

Emergency Management Minister says climate change prolonging life of moths that feed on trees

A bear forages near the Donnie Creek wildfire burning north of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Canadian Armed Forces walk into the forest for their regular routine of ground sweeping and looking for wildfire hotspots Augier Road in Tintagel on July 26, 2023. B.C. Wildfire Service’s operations director says in his 21 years with the organization he’s “never felt the heaviness that we are feeling this season” as crews mourn two deaths in B.C. (Saddman Zaman/ Lakes District News photos)

‘It’s heavy’: Firefighter deaths weighing on B.C. wildfire crews

Operations director says some of the fires are too aggressive to put people in front of

Canadian Armed Forces walk into the forest for their regular routine of ground sweeping and looking for wildfire hotspots Augier Road in Tintagel on July 26, 2023. B.C. Wildfire Service’s operations director says in his 21 years with the organization he’s “never felt the heaviness that we are feeling this season” as crews mourn two deaths in B.C. (Saddman Zaman/ Lakes District News photos)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. A B.C. RCMP officer is keeping his job – but transferring – following five allegations of harrassment, which all took place at “E” Division. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Mountie keeps job, told to transfer after colleagues allege harassment

He allegedly called women degrading names and told one woman her ‘ovaries are ticking’

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. A B.C. RCMP officer is keeping his job – but transferring – following five allegations of harrassment, which all took place at “E” Division. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 2, 2023. A fundraiser has been launched to honour the memory of a firefighter killed while fighting British Columbia’s largest wildfire last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Noah Berger

August can be the most challenging month for B.C. wildfires, says Ma

Emergency Management Minister says impacts to wildlife with more bear encounters, restrictions on fishing

Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 2, 2023. A fundraiser has been launched to honour the memory of a firefighter killed while fighting British Columbia’s largest wildfire last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Noah Berger
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Prince George RCMP say that investigations into two unrelated deaths of women in the city within a day are now being investigated as homicides. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP say unrelated deaths of 2 women in northern B.C. within a day are homicides

There have been 8 homicides in Prince George in 2023

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Prince George RCMP say that investigations into two unrelated deaths of women in the city within a day are now being investigated as homicides. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. PharmaCare is now covering the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor diabetes device. The government announced the coverage Aug. 1. (Unsplash)

B.C. PharmaCare to cover another diabetes device

FreeStyle Libre is an externally worn flash glucose monitor

B.C. PharmaCare is now covering the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor diabetes device. The government announced the coverage Aug. 1. (Unsplash)
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks during an announcement, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken personal information

240,000 email addresses may have had their personal data compromised

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks during an announcement, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver innovator Kevin Kung, pictured, is hoping to give farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to open-air burning and foresters a better way to manage flammable forest residue. That work has also won him an award and $5,000 from Mitacs. (Submitted photo: Kevin Kung)

Vancouver man wins award for work aimed at improving air quality

Kevin Kung, of Takachar, developed system to locally convert crop, forest residues into high-value bioproducts

Vancouver innovator Kevin Kung, pictured, is hoping to give farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to open-air burning and foresters a better way to manage flammable forest residue. That work has also won him an award and $5,000 from Mitacs. (Submitted photo: Kevin Kung)
Surrey RCMP say the Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton has been cancelled. They were last seen by their father on June 28 when leaving for a planned vacation with their mother, Verity Bolton. They were supposed to return July 17, 2023. (Lauren Collins)

Mother, boyfriend charged following B.C. Amber Alert, kids found safe in Alberta

The children were first reported missing July 18

Surrey RCMP say the Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton has been cancelled. They were last seen by their father on June 28 when leaving for a planned vacation with their mother, Verity Bolton. They were supposed to return July 17, 2023. (Lauren Collins)