British Columbia

A wildfire near Summerland in British Columbia forced more than 20,000 people to flee their homes and resulted in a death, prompting Premier David Eby to warn that the fire's speed may represent a new normal. Officials are conducting damage assessments, while major routes like Highway 97 remain closed due to safety concerns from erratic winds. The province plans to review wildfire planning and building standards.

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAR) reported net income of $1.4 million during its second quarter. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company also announced that the per-share net income was 1 cent. This financial data report utilized information from Zacks Investment Research.

A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled and required rebooking the following day after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up. The incident occurred at Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, where efforts by parents and crew to secure the child delayed the Toronto-bound plane past the runway closure. Consequently, remaining passengers had to disembark.

A flight operated by Porter Airlines was canceled at Victoria International Airport because a young child stayed standing in their seat and refused to put on a seat belt. Officials stated that due to safety precautions, the plane could not take off until the child was properly secured. The delay caused the crew to return to the terminal, resulting in an apology from Porter Airlines for the inconvenience.

A flight operated by Porter Airlines from Victoria International Airport was canceled because a young child refused to put on their seat belt while standing in the seat. For safety precautions, the plane could not take off and had to return to the terminal, causing significant delays. The cancellation caused the departure time to pass the airport’s runway closing time for the night.

Jayden Lee transformed his garage into a private wellness hub costing approximately $10,000 in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The space is equipped with a sauna, cold plunge, and red-light therapy machine, allowing him to host friends for healthy activities instead of just drinks.

Trekor Metals Limited (TGB) reported a second-quarter profit of $16.1 million, with net income of 4 cents per share and adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share. The company generated $238.8 million in revenue during the period.

Activists in British Columbia are protesting the logging of old growth forests on Vancouver Island. These forests are described as some of the rarest and most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth.

Protesters in British Columbia are blocking logging operations to protect remaining old-growth forests on Vancouver Island, where trees up to a millennium old are being cut for high-value timber. First Nations elder Bill Jones and forest defenders staged a nighttime roadblock, causing a logging truck to retreat. The region's old-growth rainforests, critical for carbon storage, are among the rarest ecosystems, with only 20% of productive forests remaining.

A wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, British Columbia, driven by high winds. The Bradley Creek fire, which erupted late Friday, forced rapid evacuations and is among Canada’s most destructive fires in recent years, alongside the 2024 Jasper blaze and 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire. Over 8,000 people were evacuated across British Columbia as 120 wildfires burned, with 50 out of control.

A wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, British Columbia, making it one of Canada’s most destructive fires in recent years. The Bradley Creek wildfire, fueled by strong winds, forced evacuations of 8,000 people and damaged critical infrastructure despite aerial firefighting efforts.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is deploying investigators after two Cessna 172 aircraft crashed mid-air near Chilliwack Airport in British Columbia. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting the TSB's response.

Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is causing hazy skies in Minnesota, with moderate air quality forecasts issued. This follows a previous wave of wildfires in Minnesota's Boundary Waters and Superior National Forest earlier this summer, which created hazardous conditions.

Officials have expanded an evacuation order for an out-of-control wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia. The fire is currently uncontained, prompting increased safety measures for residents in the area.

Fast-moving wildfires are causing mass evacuations in Washington State, US, and British Columbia, Canada. The fires are forcing residents to evacuate as they spread rapidly across the Pacific Northwest region.

Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet went on strike over pay disputes, leading to 495 canceled flights and affecting 250,000 travelers. The key issue involves compensation for ground duties, with WestJet proposing a 13% wage increase and other benefits, which the union rejected as insufficient.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. reported a second-quarter loss of $20.3 million, or 7 cents per share, exceeding Wall Street's expectation of a 4-cent loss. Revenue of $20.6 million also fell short of the projected $27 million, with shares closing at $2.79, up from $1.83 a year earlier.

Kayla Boisvert, an Ontario paramedic, is missing after being last seen at a British Columbia music festival on July 27. Police are involved in the investigation.

Amerigo Resources Ltd. reported second-quarter net income of $18.3 million, or 11 cents per share, with revenue of $77.4 million. The company's shares have risen 54% year-to-date and more than tripled in the past 12 months.

A wildfire near Clinton, B.C., is causing increased evacuations as dry conditions and stronger winds are expected to lead to extreme fire behavior this week.

Two wildfires near Clinton, B.C., have merged and caused the shutdown of Highway 97 between Loon Lake Road and Chasm Road.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three byelections for the ridings of North Vancouver–Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches-East York in Ontario, and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. The byelections are set for August.

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on Sucia Island, a remote state park north of Seattle. All passengers and the pilot were rescued by nearby boats and a helicopter, though some sustained injuries. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Wildfires near Boston Bar are creating challenging conditions, prompting evacuation orders and alerts across British Columbia. Authorities are monitoring the situation as residents are advised to evacuate affected areas.

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada is prepared to respond if U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect on August 19. The tariffs target goods like honey, liquor, and wood products under the USMCA trade agreement, with Carney emphasizing a unified Canadian approach and economic diversification to mitigate impacts.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, excluding energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals. The tariffs target goods previously protected under the USMCA, which the U.S. did not renew, and could harm economic relations between the two nations. Canadian leaders criticized the move, warning of increased costs and strained bilateral ties.

B.C. officials provided an update on the wildfire and drought situation across British Columbia. Ministers addressed the current status of these environmental challenges in the province.

British Columbia's wildfire count surged from 20 to 113 fires between Wednesday and Saturday, with 100 new fires ignited since Friday due to a barrage of lightning strikes, dramatically altering the fire season.

RCMP is investigating the possible presence of abducted children from Alberta in British Columbia, linked to an Amber Alert that was issued and later rescinded.

Global Education Communities Corp. (GECSF) reported a $485,000 loss in its fiscal third quarter, equivalent to 1 cent per share, despite generating $3.9 million in revenue. The company operates business, technical, and language colleges in Vancouver, British Columbia.

A US-based individual is receiving persistent spam texts from a British Columbia area code (672) asking if they have blocked the sender. The messages, originating from different numbers within the same area code, began during a recent visit to Canada and continue afterward. The recipient suspects a scam but is concerned it might be harassment or something more serious.

A Canadian user of a BMO Air Miles Mastercard reported fraudulent transactions totaling nearly $14,000 at Vancouver Apple Stores via Google Pay. The user received a new card five days prior but now faces a zero credit limit and unauthorized purchases, despite not using Google Pay or leaving the province. The bank has temporarily refunded the funds and is investigating.

The pilot who died in a helicopter crash at Silver Jack Reservoir in Gunnison County has been identified as Nicholas Dale, 56, from Sooke, British Columbia. He was the sole occupant of the K-MAX helicopter involved in the incident.

An out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's southeast has prompted an evacuation alert in East Kootenay, requiring dozens to leave homes urgently. Weather conditions are aiding firefighting efforts near Boston Bar.

10 grey whale carcasses have been found off British Columbia's shores and 30 in Washington state this year. Researchers link the deaths to a warming climate and recommend classifying grey whales as endangered.

Transport Canada has detained a boat linked to the fatal sinking of the Top Ocean in British Columbia on June 28, which resulted in 10 people being on board. The agency cited violations, noting the 11-metre sister vessel is being operated as a commercial passenger boat despite being classified as a pleasure craft.

A resort owner in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon reports that part of his business has burned down due to expanding wildfires, which have grown to nearly 200 square kilometers. The owner described the scene as having 'wreckage everywhere' following the fires.

Canada experienced a 4% year-over-year decline in asking rents for the 21st consecutive month, with British Columbia and Ontario seeing the largest drops. Atlantic Canada was the only region where rents increased.

Mana Jampala, a 12-year-old founder from British Columbia, created Voxa, an AI-powered receptionist to assist small businesses with managing calls and appointments. She used ChatGPT and Claude to develop the tool, which aims to prevent missed customer inquiries and streamline operations for understaffed businesses.

British Columbia is preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI for failing to report violent ChatGPT activity by Jesse Van Rootselaar, who committed a mass school shooting in February 2025. OpenAI had banned Van Rootselaar’s account in June 2025, months before the 18-year-old killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge.