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• Dive-bombing crows prompt warning in West Vancouver neighbourhood

  Global News cameras witnessed several people being buzzed by the birds on Thursday, including one man who needed an ice pack for scratches. 

  Environment

  5 mins
• B.C. pharmacists did 891 patient assessments on first day of new prescribing powers

  The most in-demand services on June 1 were for allergies, urinary tract infections, contraception, pink eye and dermatitis, or skin irritations.

  Health

  39 mins
• Highway 4 on Vancouver Island remains closed as Cameron Bluffs wildfire burns

  According to the BC Wildfire Service, crews are making reasonable progress on the fire burning along Highway 4 near Port Alberni. The highway remains closed for the time being.

  Fire

  49 mins
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• Unusually early campfire ban takes effect across B.C. as wildfires rage

  According to Cliff Chapman, director of wildfire operations for the service, this year's campfire ban is among the earliest called in the past 15 years.

  Fire

  2 hours
• Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

  Here's a look at what a national emergency agency could consist of, and how it would be different from what's already in place to deal with disasters like wildfires.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Search underway for hiker missing near Lions Bay

  Michael Tu was reported missing Wednesday after he failed to return from a hike on Mount Harvey, which is located between Vancouver and Squamish, B.C.

  Canada

  2 hours
• ‘Aggressive’ wildfire forces B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge to evacuate

  Everyone living in the community of about 2,000 people along with the areas east of it including Bearhole Lake has been ordered to leave immediately.

  Fire

  2 hours
• Police seek missing Port Moody couple, last seen 2 weeks ago

  Kashya Stack, 25, and Davis Wisniewski, 27, were last seen in central Port Moody on the morning of May 25.

  Crime

  3 hours
• Veteran mediator Vince Ready appointed to Fraser Valley transit labour dispute

  The ongoing dispute between CUPE 561 and First Transit began in March, with hundreds of bus drivers walking off the job.

  Politics

  4 hours
• Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to surpass $2.00 on Friday: expert

  Most gas stations in Vancouver are hovering between 193 and 198 cents per litre on Thursday around noon.

  Economy

  4 hours
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• Pigeon Creek wildfire west of Peachland, B.C. now held, cause determined

  The BC Wildfire Service updated the status of the fire Thursday, and that means it's unlikely to grow past its predetermined boundaries, given current conditions. 

  Fire

  4 hours
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• Bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency sees first graduates cross the stage

  The bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency celebrated its first graduates at UBC Okanagan -- the program is Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency.

  Education

  4 hours
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Vernon Mounties release sketch of man accused of approaching student

  Mounties in Vernon, B.C., have released a sketch of a man accused of trying to lure a child into his vehicle near an elementary school last month in hopes of identifying him.

  Crime

  5 hours
• 10 heat records broken in B.C. as sun settles in

  The hottest spot in B.C. Wednesday was Lytton, where the temperature reached 36.9 C, breaking a record of  36.7 C set in 1948, according to Environment Canada.

  Weather

  6 hours
• Only 45% of B.C. homes hit by fires had working smoke alarms: report

  The lack of working fire alarms in B.C. homes is the focus of a new B.C. government campaign unveiled Thursday morning.

  Fire

  6 hours
• First Nation in B.C. buys back 140 year old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home

  The robe arrived in Whitehorse on Wednesday and will travel 175 kilometres south to the First Nation's traditional territory in Atlin, where it may be used in future ceremonies.

  Canada

  6 hours
• Bus fire in Chilliwack closes roads and cuts power to thousands

  According to the City of Chilliwack, a fire that closed Vedder Mountain Road and caused power outages early Thursday is now largely contained.

  Fire

  6 hours
• B.C.’s wildfires have already burned more hectares this year than 16 of last 20 seasons

  The shutdown of Vancouver Island's Highway 4 due to wildfire is a concern as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of the island, beyond logging roads.

  Fire

  6 hours
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• Showers likely for B.C.’s South Coast amid air quality, wildfire challenges

  A shift in weather could cut the smoke hovering over B.C., and showers could bring as much as 10 mm of rain to the Squamish, Sechelt, Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions.

  Weather

  7 hours
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• 2 wildfires reported in Kelowna within one night

  Two wildfire calls were snuffed out within Kelowna boundaries last night, prompting a reminder to be careful in what are shaping up to be dry conditions. 

  Fire

  9 hours
• New ferry from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver releases schedule, pricing

  Hullo Ferries has released its pricing for the new ferry route between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.

  Canada

  9 hours
• Ryan Gauld nets winner as Vancouver Whitecaps beat Montreal to claim Canadian Championship

  Ryan Gauld scored the matchwinner off a penalty in the 65th minute as Vancouver beat Montreal 2-1 to ensure the Canadian Championship trophy stays on the West Coast.

  Sports

  9 hours
• ‘Armed and dangerous’ man nabbed in Surrey after cutting off ankle monitor

  Terry McDonald was taken to the Surrey RCMP cells and will remain in custody to be brought before the courts, police said.

  Crime

  10 hours
• ‘Aggressive’ human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake grows to 800 hectares

  The Chehalis River wildfire is now considered a Wildfire of Note as it grows to over 800 hectares near Harrision Lake. No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued so far.

  Canada

  Jun 8