B.C. News Roundup: Wildfires, Travel Warnings, and Crime Hits

Grinder, one of two grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain, dies Grinder the grizzly bear dies at Grouse Mountain after 25 years in care See what happened to the beloved bear and how locals are remembering him Evacuation orders expand near Clinton, B.C. as wildfires continue Pear Lake wildfire burns reduce fuel near Clinton, B.C. as crews contain the fire Evacuation orders expand across B.C.; see the latest wildfire updates and risks RCMP says sunken B.C. charter must be recovered carefully for evidence RCMP fishing charter recovery in the Strait of Georgia remains complex and urgent Investigation continues as crews work to safely raise the vessel and find answers B.C. roadside attractions compete in summer bracket British Columbia roadside attractions face off in CBC's monthlong contest Vote for quirky landmarks, local favourites and hidden gems across B.C. Possible WestJet strike raises travel concerns in Kelowna WestJet strike action could disrupt Kelowna flights and leave travellers uncertain Check flight status before you go and change plans now to avoid delays Nanaimo bar owner says family was hit by crime after daughter’s car was broken into Nanaimo crime concerns grow after a bar owner’s daughter had her car broken into See why residents are questioning public safety efforts and what comes next B.C. firefighters brace for higher wildfire risk as dry fuels and winds persist BC wildfire danger rises as gusty winds and dry conditions fuel fire risk Clinton faces possible evacuation as crews battle the growing Pear Lake blaze Evacuation order expands near Loon Lake as Pear Lake wildfire grows Pear Lake wildfire evacuation order grows in Loon Lake, B.C. as threat spreads Get the latest on 1,494 properties ordered out and the areas affected now