Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Wildfires rage in British Columbia, force evacuation of thousands

British Columbia

Canada faces its worst wildfire season ever, with over 1,000 fires across the country. Climate change contributes to hot, dry conditions that fuel these fires, experts warn. Intense heat draws out ground moisture, providing fuel for fast-spreading fires, especially with strong winds. In Canada’s British Columbia, approximately 15,000 residents have been told to leave as … Read more

Canada’s Worst Wildfire Season: Third Firefighter Dies

Canada Wildfire Season

A third firefighter dies while battling the Donnie Creek fire in British Columbia. Evacuations ordered near the US border as fires continue to spread out of control. About 30 million acres of land burned this season, Canada is facing its worst wildfire season on record, with a third firefighter losing their life while battling the … Read more

4 died, 50 hospitalized in British Columbia bus disaster

British Columbia

On Highway 97C-Okanagan Connector, a passenger bus was travelling west. It ran off the road and turned onto its side in the eastbound lanes. The collision took place halfway between Merritt and Kelowna, Canada. A Christmas Eve bus disaster in southern British Columbia claimed the lives of four people and hospitalized more than 50 others, … Read more

Over 50 casualties after Christmas Eve bus crash in British Columbia

bus crash

53 individuals were being treated by medical teams at three hospitals. The collision happened on the Highway 97C Okanagan. Code Orange responses are initiated. According to authorities, the collision happened on the Highway 97C Okanagan Connector between Merritt and Kelowna. After a bus accident on a highway in British Columbia, dozens of people were rushed … Read more

Ryan Grantham gets life sentence for murdering his mother

Ryan Grantham

Ryan Grantham played Jeffrey on Riverdale, a young man who kills Fred Andrews in a hit-and-run accident. He was also known for playing Greg in Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Archie in Riverdale. In his sentencing, he was told that he could never own a gun again. Ryan Grantham, who played Archie in Riverdale … Read more

Sea lion hops on boat to escape killer whales

Sea lion

Ernest and Viesia Godek were fishing off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. A sea lion jumped onto their boat as they fended off a group of killer whales. The animal weighed up to 800 pounds and nearly tipped the boat over. A sea lion escaping killer whales nearly overturned a tiny boat carrying a … Read more

2 dead, 2 wounded in shootings outside Vancouver, says police

Vancouver

Two killed, two injured in series of shootings in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Police identify suspect as Jordan Daniel Goggin, 28, of Surrey. Incident began around midnight with discovery of first victim and ended around 5:45 a.m., after police engaged suspect. Police said two people were killed and two others were injured in a series … Read more

Canada court sentences fake nurse to seven years in prison

Canada

A Canadian girl who spent a long time impersonating nurses and different experts by using the use of faux identities turned into sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for fraud. Brigitte Cleroux, 50, became arrested in Ottawa remaining August after her cutting-edge deceit became located via a colleague searching to report a complaint in … Read more

WATCH: ‘Dummy Downhill’ event brings the ski resort’s season to a close

ski resort

A ski resort in British Columbia marked the end of the season with its annual Downhill Dummy event, which sent 13 faux skiers careening down the slopes. According to Apex Mountain Resort, 13 fake skiers created by staff and local people hit the slopes over the weekend, resulting in some spectacular crashes. “It’s the highest … Read more

Seal hides in a boat, surrounded by killer whales

Seal hides in a boat, surrounded by killer whales

The seal rushed onto the boat and stuck between the engines to dodge the killer whales’ jaws in a viral incident from British Columbia. When a seal noticed a whale-watching boat and jumped on board to seek safety while a pod of orcas circled around to hunt it down, something similar happened. Many people have … Read more

Mountain goat kills grizzly bear in British Columbia

Mountain goat killed Grizzly bear in British Columbia

A grizzly bear was accidentally gored by a mountain goat in British Columbia, according to Parks Canada. Other reasons for death, such as human involvement, were ruled out. The death of a grizzly bear discovered slumped beside a path in British Columbia’s Yoho National Park earlier this month is believed to have been caused by … Read more

Man skates across Canada to protect the bees, breaking the Guinness World Record

A man skates across Canada to protect the bees, breaking the Guinness World Record

A Canadian man strapped on his in-line skates and rolled more than 6,200 kilometres across the country to increase bee conservation awareness and set a Guinness World Record. Zach Choboter began skating on May 25 in Whistler, British Columbia, and landed in St. Johns, Newfoundland, on Monday, after travelling 6,271.5 kilometres across Canada. Choboter stated … Read more