Motor Vehicle Act charge laid for deadly 2025 crash near Lytton
A Williams Lake man is facing a BC Motor Vehicle Act charge and a provincial court date following the investigation into a fatal crash last year. On August 14, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m., a black Ford SUV collided with a grey GMC pickup on Highway #1 just south of Lytton, BC. Two people died, […]
Extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk
Government has extended the state of provincial emergency for a further seven days, until Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in response to the ongoing risk of wildfires in many parts of British Columbia. The extension follows advice from emergency-management officials and ensures the Province continues to have access to emergency powers under the Emergency and Disaster […]
Father pays the price for his son riding an E Scooter underage
Just because your child might enjoy the idea of an E Scooter, that does not mean they are legal or safe, and a North Vancouver man is on the hook after allowing his son to ride while under the age of 16. On Aug. 4, 2026, at 7:15 p.m., a BC Highway Patrol officer spotted […]
Finance Committee Calls for Expanded Home Support — B.C. Must Now Remove the Financial Barriers
The Health Care Needs Home Care campaign welcomes the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services’ recommendation that B.C. “invest strategically to support seniors to age at home safely” by expanding publicly subsidized home support and advancing a cross-ministry home health model. The recommendation is an important recognition that supporting seniors at home is both what people […]
BC declares State of Emergency due to wildfires
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C.: “British Columbians are waking up today to devastating news from the South Okanagan. “Since first reported early yesterday evening, the Bald Range wildfire has grown rapidly as winds intensified, pushing into the Summerland area and affecting communities […]
MLAs Morissette and Anderson host Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship Minister in Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson, Creston and more
BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette hosted Minister of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship Randene Neill on August 5th, 6th and 7th as she met with local leaders and organizations and toured local projects. “Clean water is fundamental to healthy ecosystems, healthy communities, and our local economy. It was an honour to welcome […]
How to take care of your mental wellness during wildfire season
Stay informed If you’re concerned about a nearby wildfire and evacuation, please visit the Government of BC’s Wildfire Service website. You will find the most current information and status of the wildfires on this site. To stay up to date on evacuation alerts and orders: Download the BC Wildfire Service app on your Apple or Android device Visit the wildfire map or EmergencyInfoBC […]
Improving habitat, reducing risks for fish, wildlife, ecosystems
Critical ecosystems throughout B.C. will be safer and better protected, thanks to provincial funding for a new partnership led by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF). B.C. is providing $1 million to HCTF to identify and assess water-control infrastructure on conservation lands and other areas that support ecological values throughout the province, helping guide investments […]
Canada expands online passport renewal to all eligible adults
The Government of Canada is committed to making life simpler and more convenient for Canadians. This includes a modern passport program that delivers secure, user‑friendly digital services that save time, reduce in‑person visits and make passport renewal easier. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that online passport renewal is […]
OOPS! Motorcycle gets impounded after rider speeds, wheelies, on video, in front of BC Highway Patrol
There are many reasons why mirrors are required on vehicles in BC. One reason is that you can see emergency vehicles- including police- when they are right behind you. A motorcycle rider has lost his machine, and his licence, after stunt-riding on Highway #99 within a few metres of BC Highway Patrol. On July 18, […]