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US & Canada · SaanichTwo of the three suspects involved in the robbery were killed following the shooting at the Bank of Montreal in Saanich, B.C. A shelter-in-place advisory remains in effect in the area as police search for a potential third suspect. No bank employees, customers or members of the public were believed to have been injured.See the Story
2 suspects dead, police search for 3rd after 6 officers injured in shooting at Saanich, B.C., bank
42% Center coverage: 21 sources

US & Canada · British ColumbiaJohn Horgan announces his exit as British Columbia premier. Justice Department says it has turned over a further 17 pages of RCMP files. Scotiabank suspends its sponsorship of Hockey Canada. Canada is missing out on up to $23.4-billion a year in uncollected taxes.See the Story
B.C. Premier Horgan to announce he's stepping down: sources
42% Center coverage: 11 sources

Evacuations · VancouverRecent heavy rains across British Columbia's Central and Southern Interior are swelling river levels in many areas. The River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Nechako River system to a flood watch. High streamflow advisories have also been issued for waterways through the Chilcotin region west of Williams Lake and for the upper Columbia River.See the Story
New flood watch, high stream advisories, evacuation alerts as rains swell B.C. rivers
50% Left coverage: 8 sources
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Surrey, British Columbia · SurreyA three-year-old child was taken to hospital after falling from a window in Surrey on Wednesday afternoon. Health officials regularly warn about the risks open windows pose to children. BC Children's Hospital treated 14 children in 2019 due to falls from windows and balconies, almost all of them involving kids under the age of seven.See the Story
3-year-old child rushed to hospital after falling from Surrey window
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Port Coquitlam · Port CoquitlamThe body was found at a home in Port Coquitlam early Thursday morning. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken charge of the case. The death appears to be a homicide, according to the IHIT. The public is asked to call 1-977-551-4448 with any information.See the Story
Body found in Port Coquitlam after callers report shooting
Coverage: 2 sources
British Columbia · British ColumbiaIt's been one year since a behemoth fire devastated the small southern B.C. village of Lytton. The unrelenting fire killed two people, injured more and displaced hundreds. To date, more than $135 million provincial and federal dollars have been dedicated to relief, cleanup and archaeological work.See the Story
‘Fire war zone’: A look at the disaster that razed Lytton and plans to rebuild 1 year later
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Wildfires · LyttonA year ago today, a fire ravaged the village of Lytton, B.C. The fire spread through the village in four separate paths. Over 90 per cent of the town burned in a devastating example of how climate change can drive tragedy. Glacier Media caught up with Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth to understand how the provincial government is helping residents rebuild.See the Story
What is B.C. is doing to prevent another Lytton?
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Floods · MissionFraser River levels to rise over the Canada Day long weekend, says provincial River Forecast Centre. Models are providing two different scenarios for flows at Hope, ranging from 10,443 cubic metres per second to 11,526 by Sunday, July 3. This translates to water levels of approximately 6 metres to 6.45 metres at Mission gauge. The Mission gauge was at 5.6 metres as of Wednesday, June 29.See the Story
Properties outside city dikes ‘may experience flooding’ according to City of Chilliwack - Chilliwack Progress
CANADA DAY · ChilliwackWater levels on the Fraser River are expected to rise over the Canada Day long weekend. The City of Chilliwack issued an evacuation alert for six properties on Old Orchard Road, due to the potential loss of access to the properties in the event of localized flooding. High streamflow advisory remains in effect for the region. Residents are advised to stay back from fast moving water and flooded areas.See the Story
6 properties on Old Orchard Road were issued evacuation alerts by City of Chilliwack - Agassiz Harrison Observer
CANADA DAY · HopeService will return to normal on July 2, says BC TransitSee the Story
Buses won’t be running on Canada Day in Hope - Hope Standard
Victoria, British Columbia · VictoriaSooke council will hold a special meeting to review the official community plan (OCP) The document for guiding planning and land use management in Sooke was first shown to the public last April. Council, staff and committee volunteers have been working on the plan for 21 months, bringing in more than 2,500 pieces of public input.See the Story