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Here are the latest news stories from CBC News in British Columbia:

Top Stories

  1. BC wildfires: The BC Wildfire Service reports that 246 wildfires are currently burning across the province, with 14 new fires reported in the past 24 hours.
  2. COVID-19: BC has reported 1,144 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with 14,444 active cases in the province.
  3. Trans Mountain pipeline: The federal government has approved the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, which will increase the pipeline's capacity to transport oil from Alberta to BC.

Regional News

  1. Vancouver: A man has been arrested after a shooting in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside left one person injured.
  2. Victoria: The City of Victoria has announced plans to build a new affordable housing complex in the city's downtown core.
  3. Kelowna: A fire has destroyed a home in Kelowna, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.

Indigenous News

  1. Wet'suwet'en: The Wet'suwet'en Nation has announced that it will be taking the BC government to court over the province's handling of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
  2. Tsilhqot'in: The Tsilhqot'in Nation has launched a lawsuit against the BC government over the province's failure to consult with the nation on the development of a new highway.

Sports

  1. Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks have signed forward J.T. Miller to a five-year contract extension.
  2. BC Lions: The Lions have signed quarterback Nathan Rourke to a two-year contract extension.

Weather

  1. Heat wave: A heat wave is expected to hit BC this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34°C in some areas.
  2. Fog: A thick fog advisory has been issued for parts of the Lower Mainland, with visibility reduced to less than 1 km in some areas.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from CBC News in British Columbia. You can find more news and information on the CBC News website.