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VICTORIA — More than 30 firefighters from British Columbia's Wildfire Service have returned home from a deployment fighting large fires that destroyed thousands of homes around Southern California.

VANCOUVER — A bitter cold spell sweeping over coastal and northern British Columbia has brought snow and wind chills around minus 50.

TORONTO — Alcohol-related deaths rose about 18 per cent during the pandemic, according to a study that points to the harm of making liquor more available at a time of increased vulnerability.

VANCOUVER — The first snowy blast of winter in Metro Vancouver is expected to continue with up to 25 centimetres of snow predicted in some areas before it's done today.

VANCOUVER — The first widespread snowfall of winter has hit Metro Vancouver, with Environment Canada warning the ongoing wintry blast could eventually bring up to 25 centimetres to start off a frigid week.

VANCOUVER — Residents of B.C.’s south coast are encouraged to dress warmly and get their winter tires ready as snowfall warnings are now in effect for the region.

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men are in custody after a 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside a pub in Coquitlam, B.C. A release from IHIT says RCMP responded to a report of a fight around 9:42 p.m.

A story that moved on Thursday, Jan. 30, about British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor incorrectly described the military personnel who provided a gun salute as troopers. In fact, they were gunners. The Canadian Press

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone.

VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning anyone planning to head into British Columbia's backcountry that incoming winter weather is expected to bring a "major increase in avalanche danger.