Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia

Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia - 2025-05-16

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Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Friday, May 16, 2025.
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B.C. forecast for drought and wildfire is bleak, but don't panic yet, say officials

May 16 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Several regions are already showing elevated threats but precipitation could change the equation.

Industry group questions 'vague scope' of new B.C. forestry council

May 16 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The B.C. NDP and the Green Party say the council will balance industry and environmental needs.

B.C. premier 'frustrated' CFIA isn't showing 'flexibility' on ostrich cull, landfill refuses to take carcasses

May 15 , 2025 at 04:36:20 p.m. PDT • :

Conservative MP says he is working to stop the cull as the farm's supporters gather.

This Vancouver housing co-op is facing a $1M tax if it wants to renew its lease for more than 30 years

May 15 , 2025 at 04:20:42 p.m. PDT • :

Right now, rent at the co-op goes up about three per cent annually to build up reserves for maintenance. To accommodate the property transfer tax, it would have to go up at least seven per cent for several years.

Controversial Commercial Drive tower development discussed at public hearing

May 15 , 2025 at 07:07:29 p.m. PDT • :

More than 120 people registered to speak at a hearing about the redevelopment of the Safeway on East Broadway near Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

May 15 , 2025 at 03:54:16 p.m. PDT • :

B.C. winner of record $80M lottery jackpot quits job, vows to give back to community

May 16 , 2025 at 09:20:13 a.m. PDT • :

Mount St Helen's will blow again — but not like 1980

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May 14 , 2025 at 02:32:04 p.m. PDT • :

Tla-o-qui-aht members harvest grey whale carcass washed ashore on Vancouver Island

May 15 , 2025 at 01:20:29 p.m. PDT • :

3 men face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper, say Burnaby RCMP

May 16 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

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May 15 , 2025 at 12:26:21 p.m. PDT • :

The condo market is slowing down. Where are all the buyers?

May 16 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The Liberals aren't tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy — and your wallet?

May 15 , 2025 at 09:15:01 a.m. PDT • :

High-speed police chase ends with semi-truck in Fraser River

May 15 , 2025 at 05:00:00 p.m. PDT • :

A wildlife sanctuary's sweetest pair: The story of Truffles and Little Red

May 15 , 2025 at 03:30:17 p.m. PDT • :

First Nations 'unified' against bills pushed by B.C. NDP, citing overreach and inadequate consultation

That's all for now. Check cbc.ca/news throughout the day for the most recent headlines.