Wildfire crews are on edge, concerned ash from a nearby fire could rain down on Lytton. A 200 hectare wildfire is burning south of Lytton as the village deals with dry conditions and temperatures nearing 40C. Evacuation alerts remain in place for properties on the west side of the Fraser River, across from Lytton. More than 60 wildfires are currently burning in B.C.

Heat warnings are posted for many B.C. areas outside of the south coast as temperatures are expected to soar above 30C for most of this week. Warnings are up for the Fraser Canyon, Cariboo, Okanagan Valley and West Kootenay. Some are bracing for temperatures as high as 37C. The Interior Health authority is advising the very old, very young, pregnant and homeless to be extra careful.

Three women have been arrested following a weekend stabbing at North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay. RCMP say the three were involved in a fight near the bus loop early Saturday morning. Two of the women in their 20s, along with another woman, suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious. Police say they all knew each other and there is no risk to the public.

The three miners trapped underground in northern B.C. are reported to have access to the natural flow of air according to the company. Drones have been assisting in rescue efforts at the Red Chris gold and copper mine near Dease Lake. The miners, employed by Hy-Tech Drilling, are in a refuge area that has enough food and water to supply 16 people for two days. Cave-ins trapped the miners on Tuesday.

Business leaders and politicians from Washington state are asking British Columbians to not forget about their friends south of the border. Senator Patty Murray says Canada isn’t just a trading partner, it’s an ally and neighbour. Murray says her state imports close to $18B worth of Canadian goods each year. Donald Trump is promising to impose a 35 per cent tariff on many Canadian goods starting August 1.

Business leaders and politicians from Washington state are asking British Columbians to not forget about their friends south of the border. Senator Patty Murray says Canada isn’t just a trading partner, it’s an ally and neighbour. Murray says her state imports close to $18B worth of Canadian goods each year. Donald Trump is promising to impose a 35 per cent tariff on many Canadian goods starting August 1.

Those going to bars, nightclubs and restaurants in downtown Vancouver will soon be able to drink until 4:00 a.m. City Council has unanimously voted to extend the hours for establishments in the downtown core that decide to opt-in. This means most bars will remain open after SkyTrain shuts down and all but a few buses end service. Vancouver Coast Health is opposed to the move noting alcohol consumption is linked to many health and safety risks.

Breaking news: The BC Wildfire Service has been notified of at least one new fire following a Monday evening thunderstorm in parts of the Lower Mainland. A blaze on Nicomen Mountain, east of Mission, was reported just after 10:00 p.m. Dozens of lightning strikes were recorded from Chilliwack through to Coquitlam.

Crews continue to fight a wildfire north of Harrison Hot Springs, on the east side of the lake. The fire broke out late Saturday - more than two dozen crew are now fighting the blaze. Two helicopters have been dropping water. The fire is believed to be human caused.

Meanwhile, wildfire crews have gained the upper hand on a small fire burning in the Fraser Canyon between Hope and Boston Bar. The Alexandra Bridge Park wildfire started late Friday and could be seen from Highway One, north of Spuzzum. No alerts or evacuations have been necessary.

David Eby’s NDP government has finally backed down and will reinstate funding to cover an extremely expensive drug for a little girl who is dying of a rare disease. Ten-year-old Charleigh Pollock’s Brineura infusions cost close to $33,000 a dose - and the province will reverse its decision to end coverage following outrage from politicians, medical professionals and the general public. The Langford girl suffers from Batten disease - a very rare condition that is likely fatal.