B.C. News Roundup: Safety, Strikes, Wildfires and Research

B.C. drowning deaths rise as safety groups urge lifejacket use British Columbia drowning deaths are up 50% this year as safety experts warn Wear a lifejacket, stay within your limits, and help prevent the next tragedy Pedestrian in critical condition after transit bus collision in Surrey Surrey bus collision leaves man in critical condition after a latenight strike Police are investigating the 128 Street crash and what happened at the intersection B.C. nurses expand picket lines to Vancouver Island BC nurses job action expands in Victoria as talks stall and safety concerns rise See how picket lines may affect care, appointments, and hospital services this week Renewed calls for charges five years after Kelowna crane collapse Kelowna crane collapse case faces renewed calls for criminal charges Families and union press for accountability as the deadly probe drags on UBC study says pigeons’ eye movements could help drones navigate Homing pigeons eye movements reveal how birds judge depth in flight See how UBC research could inspire smarter drone cameras and navigation B.C. researchers study wild yeast to support craft breweries Wild yeast could help B.C. breweries create new beer flavours and cut costs Local yeast research may reduce hop dependence and boost distinctive brews Wildfire triggers evacuation alert in East Kootenay as crews battle fires near Boston Bar B.C. wildfire evacuation alert issued near Cranbrook as Lussier River fire grows Crews battle outofcontrol flames; check updates and stay ready to leave fast East Kootenay wildfire prompts evacuation alert as Brunswick Creek fire expands BC wildfire alert: 72 Premier Lake properties face evacuation as fires spread Avoid delays and stay informed with updates on crews, road rules, and fire safety