B.C. News Roundup: Wildfire Bans, Gas Prices, and Fatal Crashes

Vancouver police warn riders after fatal and serious escooter crashes Vancouver escooter helmet safety after deadly crashes in Vancouver See why police urge riders to protect themselves and avoid preventable injuries Metro Vancouver gas prices rise toward $2 a litre Gas prices in Metro Vancouver jump as oil costs and tensions push rates higher See why analysts expect more price swings and what could happen next Vancouver Aquatic Centre allowed private use after public closure Vancouver Aquatic Centre closure sparks backlash over private events and safety Courtapproved shutdown raised questions—see why critics say the city sent mixed signals. Open fire and campfire bans take effect in B.C. as dry lightning raises wildfire risk BC wildfire restrictions tighten as dry lightning raises fire risk across regions See which areas are affected and what campfire rules change before you head out Two dead in helicopter crash on B.C. West Coast Helicopter crash near Knight Inlet kills two in B.C. investigation See what officials and West Coast Helicopters have confirmed so far Penticton airport reopens after suspicious bag incident Penticton Airport reopens after suspicious bag caused a brief evacuation in B.C. Check flight updates and see how crews safely restored normal operations quickly Fire damages businesses in downtown Armstrong, B.C. Armstrong fire damages downtown businesses in historic core overnight See which shops were hit and how crews brought the blaze under control Sooke residents to vote on borrowing for community centre Sooke Gathering Place could create a new community hub for seniors and youth Vote this fall to help shape funding and bring the longplanned centre closer NHL season to open Sept. 29 with two allCanadian matchups NHL 202627 schedule starts with Canadian rivals and 84 games per team See openingnight matchups, home openers and marquee events across the season StubHub refunded Taylor Swift fans after obstructedview ticket complaints StubHub ticket co