B.C. News Roundup: Crime, Wildfire, Heat and Major Updates

Man charged in 2025 death of Vancouver Island woman Vancouver Island murder charges follow a missing woman's death investigation See key updates on the case, arrest, and what police have confirmed so far Heat warnings expand across southern British Columbia BC heat warnings spread as temperatures soar across the coast and Interior See where records may fall and how long the extreme heat is expected to last Two rescued after plane crashes into remote lake near Squamish Cessna 172 crash near Squamish leaves two rescued from remote lake Rescue crews pulled them from the water, and investigators are reviewing the incident North Vancouver approves Chemtrade chlorine plant extension North Vancouver chlorine plant approval extends Chemtrade operations to 2046 Stricter safety rules, a sunset clause and emergency planning now shape the deal Man arrested a year after Okanagan Granfondo crash Penticton crash charges follow fatal Granfondo collision on White Lake Road See how RCMP built the case after one cyclist was killed and two were injured Evacuation orders issued for Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton Pear Lake wildfire evacuation orders hit Downing Park near Clinton, B.C. See which properties are affected and what B.C. crews are doing next Fire crews build containment lines near Kimberley, B.C. Kimberley wildfire containment lines aim to shield the B.C. city from flames See how crews are fighting the blaze as residents prepare for possible evacuation Eby says U.S. alcohol will not return to B.C. shelves British Columbia liquor ban keeps U.S. alcohol off shelves amid tariff threats Eby resists Trump pressure, backing workers and urging new trade partners B.C. Port Expansion Raises Longstanding Security Concerns Delta port expansion fasttracking faces security concerns and trade gains Roberts Bank Terminal 2 could boost capacity 50%—but officials want safer ports