B.C. residents on edge as wildfires continue to burn

by Roshini Nair and Liam Britten

A rash of out-of-control wildfires that started on Friday have forced 14,000 people from their homes in B.C. We've got the latest evacuation alerts and orders, highway updates and other information as the situation unfolds.

Carelessness with lit cigarette butt costs B.C. motorist $575

An Abbotsford driver has learned the hard way it isn’t wise to toss lit cigarette butts out the window at the height of wildfire season.

Proposed LNG project would emit 360 million metric tonnes of CO2, expert warns

by Yvette Brend

An environmental protection group fighting to overturn federal approval of a $36-billion LNG project in B.C. says the project will hurt Canada's chance of hitting climate far more than forecast, with a 360 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions over its lifetime.

Williams Lake, B.C.: an anxious city prepares for the worst

by Justin McElroy

"It’s antsy," says the mayor.

'We're going through enough': B.C. evacuees say homes have been looted, trucks stolen

by Rhianna Schmunk

Thousands have been told to leave their homes, and some say they're losing belongings left behind — but not because their houses burned.

B.C. wildfires threaten thousands of cattle

by Cory Correia

While wildfires in the B.C. Interior have forced thousands of people to flee their homes, attention is now turning to how ranchers can save their livestock.

Health risk from smoky air hits off-the-scale highs in Williams Lake

by Bethany Lindsay

Smoke from wildfires burning near Williams Lake has caused the B.C. city’s air quality to deteriorate to the point where meteorologists are asking residents to avoid going outside.

How you can prepare yourself, your family and your home for wildfire evacuation

How to ready your family, pets and house in the event of an evacuation.

Video B.C. couple film fiery highway escape through tunnel of fire and smoke

by Farrah Merali

A Vancouver couple have posted a terrifying video of their escape as wildfires transformed a highway into a tunnel of flames and smoke.

In Depth Burning B.C.: Time to fight fire with fire, says expert

by Yvette Brend

With more than 240 wildfires searing B.C.’s interior and more hot weather on the horizon, experts warn that this may be the new fire season normal, and the best prevention -- is setting preventative fires.

Sway to the island rhythm with Buckman Coe at CBC Musical Nooners

Join us July 7 to August 25, 2017 for a free summer concert on our CBC Vancouver outdoor stage at noon.

Wildfires, floods mean insurance rates likely to rise in B.C.

If you live in Western Canada, your home insurance rates are likely going up again soon, a top industry official says.

'Now it's just gone': Wildfire evacuees with destroyed property grapple with future

by Justin McElroy

The vistas around the village of Ashcroft are dominated by dry, sweeping hillsides, with desert wildlife, farmland and grazing areas for livestock often sitting side by side.

B.C. wildfires: 14,000 evacuated and Williams Lake under city-wide alert

A weekend of wildfires in B.C.'s Interior has led to multiple evacuation orders affecting over 14,000 people. Several highways and provincial parks are also closed and air quality advisories are in place for many communities.

Missing and murdered inquiry to forge ahead despite resignation of key commissioner

by Kathleen Harris

The long-awaited and problem-plagued inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls will forge ahead as planned following the sudden resignation of one of its commissioners, says Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett.

Drone operators cautioned to stay away from B.C. wildfires

by Bethany Lindsay

As crews battle dozens of wildfires across B.C., drone enthusiasts are being reminded to keep their equipment far away from the flames.

Analysis Poloz may tap the interest-rate brakes as a promise and a warning: Don Pittis

by Don Pittis

An increase in Canadian interest rates would come as a warning to those who think borrowing has no consequences.

Wildfires in British Columbia Interior begin to exact economic toll

The wildfires ripping through British Columbia's Interior are beginning to exact an economic toll, forcing companies in the forestry and mining sectors to scale back or suspend operations altogether.

'We are going back to nothing': B.C. wildfire evacuees left with just ashes

by Tamara Rahmani

Thousands of BC residents are afraid for their homes as they are forced to evacuate in the face of ravaging fires.

Innocent Surrey shooting victim is a 64-year-old woman from Ontario

by Jesse Johnston

RCMP say the unintended victim of yesterday’s shooting in the Newton area of Surrey is a 64-year-old woman.

Vancouver police investigate double homicide in West End

by Tina Lovgreen

Vancouver police are investigating a double homicide at a West End apartment complex.

'We're surrounded by fire': B.C. woman plots her next move as wildfires encroach

A B.C. woman who fled her home with four dogs and 22 horses says she has nowhere else to run.

Woman drowns while tubing on Cowichan River

by Megan Thomas

The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating after a woman in her early 50s drowned on Saturday while tubing on the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island.

Missing Australian Owen Rooney found dead in B.C. after 7 years

The remains of an Australian man who went missing in B.C. nearly seven years ago have been found in Grand Forks.

In B.C., fire evacuees scramble to pack up animals or leave them behind

by Rhianna Schmunk

Whether it be livestock or household pets, animals are getting caught up in wildfire evacuations too.

Help on the way from across Canada for crews battling B.C. wildfires

Help from other provinces and the federal government began pouring in Monday for firefighters and thousands of evacuees grappling with wildfires raging across British Columbia.

Feature B.C. wildfires: Images of the devastation

B.C. has declared a provincewide state of emergency, as people are forced to flee from their homes in the thousands.

'It's been a challenge': B.C. tourism operators feel the heat from wildfires

by Bethany Lindsay

An unusually cold spring in Wells Gray provincial park meant the 2017 tourist season was already off to a slow start, but the closure of the park due to the wildfire risk means tour operators are now feeling financially stressed.

Martin Mars water bomber not available until August, even if it were to be called out of retirement

by Megan Thomas

Despite keen interest from the public, there's no indication the iconic Martin Mars water bomber will be pulled out of retirement to fight B.C.'s wildfires.

Analysis 10,000 evacuees and counting: How B.C.'s wildfire fight took a turn for the worse

by Justin McElroy

You can have as many firefighters as you want and the best technology possible, but on a dry day, there are three simple words that can dramatically change any wildfire situation for the worse.

Milk summer for all its worth at the Abbotsford EcoDairy

A demo cow, interactive displays and goats on the roof of a machine that turns cow manure into electricity are just a sampling of activities to try at Abbotsford's educational dairy farm.

Major airlines offering discounts on flights out of fire-stricken B.C. Interior

Canada’s two biggest airlines are offering discounts on flights out of the B.C. Interior due to the ongoing wildfires situation.

More evacuations in B.C. Interior as winds whip up flames

The federal government has announced it will help B.C. battle more than 200 wildfires sweeping across the province.

'It could get much, much worse': Weather could exacerbate B.C. wildfire situation

by Maryse Zeidler

A confluence of three separate factors has created the 'perfect storm' to ignite British Columbia's vicious wildfire season, experts say — a situation likely to come about more often as annual weather patterns change.

Vogue marks 125 years with B.C. breeder's apricot rose

by Haydn Watters

A longtime B.C. breeder and his elegant apricot-tinged rose are playing a big part in marking Vogue's 125th birthday.

Opinion Slapping new regulations on Airbnb won't cure cities' housing woes

by Christine Van Geyn

The reality is that the majority of people who occasionally rent out their rooms or homes on Airbnb are renting their primary residence. Forcing them to jump through financial and regulatory hoops won't increase the housing supply.

'Unintended victim' shot during altercation in Surrey, B.C.

Police say a woman was the "unintended victim" of a shooting between two suspects in a residential neighbourhood in Surrey, B.C., Sunday afternoon.

B.C. wildfires: What you can do to help

by Rhianna Schmunk

With thousands of people forced from their homes, the Canadian Red Cross says British Columbians need to step up and help their neighbours.

Premier visits B.C. wildfires, promises $100M in relief funding for evacuees

by Justin McElroy

On the third day of major wildfires being fought up and down British Columbia's Interior, provincial and federal politicians began arriving on scene and announcing extra help for both those fighting the fires and those affected by them.

Two young grads hope to connect with Canadians on cross-country hitchhiking trip

by Ash Kelly

Ori Nevares and Philippe Roberge are all thumbs as they kick off their summer-long Canada wide hitchhiking adventure in the Yukon.

Taking the heat to save pets' lives

by Deborah Wilson

Victoria City Councillor Charlayne Thornton Joe and a reporter closed themselves in a hot car to experience firsthand the effects of overheating that can be fatal for pets and small children.

Insecticide found in same B.C. hummingbirds that are in decline

Some species of hummingbirds are in severe decline and a B.C. research scientist says one possible cause might be the same insecticide affecting honey bees.

IOC completing 1,000 re-tests of Vancouver Olympics samples

by Graham Dunbar

The IOC expects to complete retesting of more than 1,000 doping samples from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics next month.

In wildfire destruction in tiny B.C. Interior community, at least 1 home survives

by Justin McElroy

Sherrie Fraser has a home, but no community to return to. Her home was spared Friday while 30 others burned in a wildfire that struck near Ashcroft, B.C.

Parks Canada preparing for busy Canada 150 season, including patrons behaving badly

by Kathleen Harris

Parks Canada is raising public awareness and adding patrols to prepare for a potential spike in visitors this summer, as a new report shows a steady increase in bad behaviour at campgrounds and other sites.

Stuck in a bummer summer job? Stick it out, says Jennifer Newman

Grumpy customers, long days and boring tasks are some of the hallmarks of a terrible summer job but CBC workplace columnist Jennifer Newman says seasonal staff need to remember: it's only temporary.

A taste of Carnaval del Sol: Brazilian cassava recipes

Luiciano Miranda shows his indigenous Brazilian culture to the people of Vancouver through the art of cooking. He owns a company that sells cassava root-based products and now has a food truck to showcase the recipes of his homeland.

Tourist In Your Town: 3 highlights when visiting Ladner

by Lisa Christiansen and Liam Britten

Downtown, Westham Island and Brunswick Point are great destinations in the Delta community.