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Surrey RCMP say the Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton has been cancelled. They were last seen by their father on June 28 when leaving for a planned vacation with their mother, Verity Bolton. They were supposed to return July 17, 2023. (Lauren Collins)

Mother, boyfriend charged following B.C. Amber Alert, kids found safe in Alberta

The children were first reported missing July 18

Surrey RCMP say the Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton has been cancelled. They were last seen by their father on June 28 when leaving for a planned vacation with their mother, Verity Bolton. They were supposed to return July 17, 2023. (Lauren Collins)
A bird in Coquitlam is in the care of the BC SPCA after being harmed by three suspects at large on July 27, 2023. (RCMP handout photo)

Police look for 3 teens seen kicking ‘domesticated’ chicken in Coquitlam

The chicken was ‘quite friendly’ and believed to possibly be someone’s pet

A bird in Coquitlam is in the care of the BC SPCA after being harmed by three suspects at large on July 27, 2023. (RCMP handout photo)
New footage from Saturday, July 15 shows Verity Bolton outside a grocery store in Kamloops. (Surrey RCMP)

2 men now part of hunt for B.C. mom; search for missing children focuses on Kamloops

The children were reported missing July 17, but last confirmed whereabouts was June 30 in Kelowna

New footage from Saturday, July 15 shows Verity Bolton outside a grocery store in Kamloops. (Surrey RCMP)
Surrey RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton.

Amber Alert issued for 2 Surrey children last seen in Kelowna, B.C.

The last known location of Aurora Bolton and Joshuah Bolton is Krafty’s Kitchen and Bar, on June 30

Surrey RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton.
Cows grazing at W Diamond Ranch (W Diamond Ranch).

B.C. farmers facing feed, hay shortages amid drought, wildfires

Province working to find hay, feed for those in need

Cows grazing at W Diamond Ranch (W Diamond Ranch).
The Donnie Creek wildfire burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C., in this undated handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/BC Wildfire Service)

‘Long, complex and challenging’: Worsening drought feeds wildfire risk

Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says conditions could continue into next year

The Donnie Creek wildfire burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C., in this undated handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/BC Wildfire Service)
Carter Vigh, 9, of 100 Mile House. (Amber Vigh photo/Facebook)

B.C. boy, 9, with asthma dies amid wildfire season; coroner investigating

It’s believed that the boy’s asthma was aggravated by wildfire smoke in the area

Carter Vigh, 9, of 100 Mile House. (Amber Vigh photo/Facebook)
Tsah Creek wildfire burning near Vanderhoof on July 9, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service handout)

Tsah Creek wildfire burns close to Hwy 27, prompting temporary closure

The province temporarily closed Highway 27 between Vanderhoof and Fort St. James…

Tsah Creek wildfire burning near Vanderhoof on July 9, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service handout)
The remains of the village pool and debris covered properties that were destroyed by the 2021 wildfire are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2 years since fatal Lytton wildfire; police still investigating cause

It has been two years to the day since a wildfire swept…

The remains of the village pool and debris covered properties that were destroyed by the 2021 wildfire are seen in Lytton, B.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A plane carrying four individuals crashed in Tahsis Inlet near Mizona Point Tuesday as it was flying from Masset to Tofino on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. (Google Maps)

Two dead in plane crash on northwest coast of Vancouver Island

Details on incident scarce, RCMP say plane was flying between Masset and Tofino

A plane carrying four individuals crashed in Tahsis Inlet near Mizona Point Tuesday as it was flying from Masset to Tofino on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. (Google Maps)
NDP Leader Rachel Notley and United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith are shown on the Alberta election campaign trail in this recent photo combination. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

It was a tough and contentious battle between the UCP and NDP

NDP Leader Rachel Notley and United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith are shown on the Alberta election campaign trail in this recent photo combination. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Police had streets in the Glendale area closed to traffic in Williams Lake Wednesday night, May 17. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

UPDATE: Two arrested, streets reopened after ‘violent altercation’ in Williams Lake

The suspects were arrested at a house in the Glendale neighbourhood

Police had streets in the Glendale area closed to traffic in Williams Lake Wednesday night, May 17. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Coquitlam RCMP are looking for a suspect in a mass-keying incident at two dealerships between January and April 2023. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)

VIDEO: Woman wanted in ‘mass-keying’ of 400 vehicles at Coquitlam dealerships

Police looking for suspect seen on surveillance keying vehicles between January and April

Coquitlam RCMP are looking for a suspect in a mass-keying incident at two dealerships between January and April 2023. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)
A portable air conditioner should be ‘energy star’ certified, BC Hydro says. (Black Press Media file photo)

Stay cool: British Columbians break record for electricity use in May heat

BC Hydro says peak power use still two-thirds less than during coldest day of winter

A portable air conditioner should be ‘energy star’ certified, BC Hydro says. (Black Press Media file photo)
The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. (Karen McKinley/Grand Forks Gazette)

B.C.’s financial assistance application now open for 2023 flood damages

Flood-affected communities include Cache Creek, West Kelowna, Oliver, Grand Forks, Fruitvale and Midway

The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. (Karen McKinley/Grand Forks Gazette)
FILE – BC Cancer Kelowna has technology that’s the first of its kind in Canada, an adaptive radiation machine that makes the planning process faster. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

B.C. to send cancer patients to Bellingham for radiation treatment to curb wait times

Breast cancer and prostate cancer patients to be the first to be offered treatment across the border

FILE – BC Cancer Kelowna has technology that’s the first of its kind in Canada, an adaptive radiation machine that makes the planning process faster. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Province sets new standards for gender and sex data, which is intended to clarify the difference between gender and sex by providing alternative definitions. (Pixabay photo)

British Columbians will soon be able to self-identify gender on government forms

Province’s Gender and Sex Data Standards updated to be more inclusive, accurate

Province sets new standards for gender and sex data, which is intended to clarify the difference between gender and sex by providing alternative definitions. (Pixabay photo)
During the height of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, police received a spike in online child exploitation reports. (Black Press Media File photo)

B.C. RCMP seeing skyrocketing reports of online predators exploiting children, youth

Between Jan. 1 to March 31 of this year, a total of 5,790 reports havebeen made to police

During the height of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, police received a spike in online child exploitation reports. (Black Press Media File photo)
Grand Forks flooding on May 4, 2023. (Robert Linden Photography)

10 rural properties evacuated as Grand Forks flooding imminent

Granby River swelling at ranges in the two-to-five-year flow range

Grand Forks flooding on May 4, 2023. (Robert Linden Photography)
Evacuation alert issued May 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for 10 properties in Grand Forks South of 68th Avenue (RDKB handout)

FLOOD WATCH: 18 properties on evacuation alert in rural Grand Forks

Eight properties in the Gilpin Road area and 10 located south of 68th Avenue have been prepped to leave

Evacuation alert issued May 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for 10 properties in Grand Forks South of 68th Avenue (RDKB handout)