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VANCOUVER — As sweltering heat sets in over much of British Columbia, the province's wildfire authority is warning that dry conditions will increase the potential for wildfire activity.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Mounties in Kelowna say they are working to recover the body of a man who drowned in Okanagan Lake early Saturday morning.

VANCOUVER — A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued 72-hour strike notice against their employer.

VANCOUVER — A housing project in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is being expanded from one city lot to four and will include community health and social services. B.C.

A heat wave is settling over parts of British Columbia with Environment Canada warning of very high temperatures stretching into next week.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's seniors advocate has called for the enforcement of tenancy laws to protect retirement home residents who he said face illegal rent increases and evictions.

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.

VANCOUVER — Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.

INVERMERE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police in southeastern British Columbia say a ranch owner is dead after the helicopter they were piloting crashed on Tuesday evening. Columbia Valley RCMP say they got the call at about 7 p.m.

VANCOUVER — Former CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who has died at the age of 74, is being remembered for allowing guests to be themselves on air and always supporting his colleagues and community.