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Fort Nelson, B.C., evacuees heading home after wildfire evacuation order ends

Residents in Fort Nelson are allowed to return home today after being evacuated from the community for more than two weeks due to wildfires.

2 died in plane crash near Squamish, B.C., police confirm

Two people died after a plane went down in a remote area near Squamish, B.C. on Friday, authorities have confirmed.

Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts global outcry

An Israeli airstrike triggered a massive blaze killing 45 people in a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah, officials said on Monday, prompting an outcry from global leaders who urged the implementation of a World Court ruling to halt Israel's assault.

'Tremendous amount of fire': Crews continue to face challenges in northeastern B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service provided an update Sunday on conditions in the northeastern part of the province, highlighting the challenges posed by ongoing drought and unstable weather.

Papua New Guinea says Friday's landslide buried more than 2,000 people and formally asks for help

A Papua New Guinea government official has told the United Nations that more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive by last Friday's landslide and has formally asked for international help.

Whitecaps offering free tickets to fans attending Saturday's Messi-less match

In the wake of major disappointment among soccer fans who were hoping to see Lionel Messi play at BC Place on Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps are offering what seems to be a consolation prize.

Fatal plane crash reported near Squamish, B.C.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has confirmed it is working with local Mounties and the BC Coroners Service after a plane crash near Squamish, B.C. Friday night.

No merger: BC Conservatives rejected non-competition deal, BC United says

BC Conservatives have rejected a non-competition deal proposed by BC United, the party formerly known as the BC Liberals says, putting an end to talks about a possible merge between the two parties.

Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

Last month, the Canadian Medical Association warned that Canada's health-care facilities are among the oldest public infrastructure in use. Half were built more than 50 years ago, making them especially vulnerable to extreme climate events.