Motel residents in Vernon, B.C. handed eviction notice with 1-week deadline

A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers during a school trip in Bella Coola, British Columbia, resulting in injuries to eleven individuals, two of whom are in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported that rescuers used their bare hands, crutches, and bear spray to fend off the bear. The bear remains at large as authorities respond to the incident.

The Alberta and federal governments are reportedly close to finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a pipeline project aimed at connecting Alberta to British Columbia's North Coast. This development follows ongoing tensions between the provinces regarding energy policies and infrastructure projects.

On Friday morning, Elk Valley RCMP confirmed that a contractor working at Elk View Operations in Sparwood, B.C. was found dead. The remains of the contractor were recovered following the incident.

The Alberta and federal governments are reportedly nearing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a pipeline project to British Columbia's North Coast. This development has sparked speculation about the future of the project amid ongoing regional tensions.