Gemma Karstens−Smith
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Gemma Karstens−Smith
Winds create concerns as some B.C. wildfire evacuees return home
Residents of two communities evacuated due to wildfires in British Columbia have been allowed to return, but officials say it's unclear when thousands of others will be allowed to go home.
Kelowna, B.C., teen completes English Channel swim, raising thousands for charity
While many teens spend their summers relaxing, a 17-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., has been pushing her body and mind to the limits, raising thousands of dollars for charity in the process.
District at centre of B.C. firefight says at least 41 more homes lost
Officials in one of the regions hardest-hit by British Columbia's wildfires provided a grim update on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, on the number homes lost, and say the tally is expected to grow.
Officials 'scrambling' to meet needs of B.C. wildfire evacuees: minister
Fast-moving wildfire.s in British Columbia are posing serious challenges for crews fighting to keep the flames from more than a dozen communities, officials said on Sunday.
Sea Lion drags little girl into water at Vancouver area wharf
"Everyone just thought it was super friendly and all, but seconds later the girl decided to sit on the side of the dock and that's when the sea lion decided to jump out and drag her into the water,"
Mudslinging continues as B.C. election approaches halfway mark
Leaders of British Columbia's main political parties are continuing to take shots at each other's election promises and past performances as the campaign nears the halfway mark.
B.C. regulation means employers can't force women to wear high heels at work
A move by the British Columbia government to ban mandatory high heels in the workplace is being lauded as a step towards ending discriminatory dress codes.
Researchers using 'whale breath' to study endangered orcas off B.C. coast
Researchers are hoping the exhaled breath of killer whales living off the coast of British Columbia can provide some insight into the endangered animals' health.
B.C. premier promises action for women forced to wear high heels on the job
A campaign to ban employers from requiring female workers to wear high heels on the job has gained the backing of British Columbia Premier Christy Clark.
Covering 'essential' drugs could fill health gaps, save billions: researchers
New research suggests that providing universal coverage for more than 100 prescription medications could save Canadians as much as $3 billion per year.