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SAVONA, B.C. — Police in British Columbia's southern Interior say a single-vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Savona has killed one person.

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island are investigating a two-vehicle highway crash that killed one person over the weekend.

VALEMOUNT, B.C. — An evacuation order issued Saturday due to out-of-control wildfires south of Valemount, B.C., has been cancelled, as officials thanked the fast action of BC Wildfire Service members who fought to contain the flames.

SIDNEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Experts from the navy were dispatched to a Vancouver Island thrift store to deal with what police are calling a "historical military explosive device.

HALL'S HARBOUR, N.S. — For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow from which to recover.

VALEMOUNT, B.C. — An evacuation order has been issued for an area south of Valemount, British Columbia due to the out-of-control Canoe Road wildfire.

LANGLEY, B.C. — Police in Langley, B.C., say a man has been arrested after one of their officers was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene. RCMP say an officer was conducting traffic enforcement when the crash occurred on Friday morning.

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on fire in Surrey, B.C. Police say the public should call 911 if they see 33-year-old Kalid Yimer who is believed to be in the Lower Mainland or travelling to Alberta. Cpl.

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia ticked up Friday after holding below 350 for days, as officials warn of lightning in the forecast.

VICTORIA — The Ministry of the Attorney General has announced a new leader for the province's police watchdog. It says Jessica Berglund has been appointed to the position of chief civilian director of B.C.